Friday, February 02, 2007

Hydrolysis of Methyl Salicylate

Hydrolysis of Methyl Salicylate
Organic Chemistry practical lab... All pictures taken with my camera handphone...

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Experiment of the day...

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My fumehood number...

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NaOH added to methyl salicylate...

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Reflux

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Waiting for mixture to be homogeneous

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Preparing boiling water...

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After addition of conc HCl, boil and add boiling water to mixture to dissolve the solids...

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Allow to cool to room temperature

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Put in ice-bath...

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Crystalization

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Suction filtration

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Drying under Infra-Red lamp..

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Determination of melting point...

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