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@@ -142,7 +142,10 @@ has simply been esterified differently than ASA. \\
  \label{fig:methyl-salicylate}
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-Due to the similarity between the two molecules, ASA can be reacted to synthesize methyl salicylate.
+Due to the similarity between the two molecules, ASA can be reacted to synthesize methyl salicylate. 
+The purpose of this experiment was to convert acetylsalicylic acid obtained from 
+commercial aspirin tablets into methyl salicylate through acid-catalyzed esterification 
+in methanol under reflux conditions.


 \section{Results and discussion}