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\label{fig:methyl-salicylate} \label{fig:methyl-salicylate}
\end{figure} \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} \section{Results and discussion}