What is the purpose of adding the phosphoric acid to the reaction mixture in the synthesis of aspirin?

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What is the purpose of adding the phosphoric acid to the reaction mixture in the synthesis of aspirin?

2006-10-04 23:56:26 · 3 answers · asked by Alan Mak 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Highlye concentrated phosphoric acid (H3PO4) is used as a catalyst and as an acidifier. However, some other acids, like sulfuric acid, may also be used in aspirin synthesis.

2006-10-05 00:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by عبد الله (ドラゴン) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is for a bonding reagent and helps the aspirin get into the bloodstream for all practical purposes

2006-10-05 07:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

its used as a catalyst to speed the reaction

2006-10-05 07:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by Crazy Taxi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋