Question

The reagent(s) used in the preparation of aspirin from salicylic acid

• A. $SOC{l}_2$, pyridine
• B. $(C{H}_{3}CO{)}_{2}O,H^{+}$
• C. $C{H}_{3}C{O}_{2}H,HCl$
• D. $C{H}_{3}Cl,AlC{l}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Aspirin ($2$-acetoxy benzoic acid) is an analgesic. It is obtained by acetylating salicyclic acid with acetic anhydride and conc. $H_{2}S{O}_4$.