diff --git a/main.pdf b/main.pdf index f98b3a6..b1bf45d 100644 Binary files a/main.pdf and b/main.pdf differ diff --git a/main.tex b/main.tex index 981f390..fe69a0b 100644 --- a/main.tex +++ b/main.tex @@ -142,7 +142,10 @@ has simply been esterified differently than ASA. \\ \label{fig:methyl-salicylate} \end{figure} -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}