Carolina ChemKits®: Aspirin Synthesis

Introduce your students to organic chemistry by having them synthesize a common household product. Students learn and use wet chemistry tests, extract organic starting materials from natural materials, and then use their natural product to synthesize aspirin. This unique procedure is safer than other aspirin synthesis labs. The activity takes approximately 45 min and is designed for a class of 30 students working in pairs. Note: Fifteen Chemplates®: (item #840690NC) or similar test plates are needed but not supplied.