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salicylic acid + benzoic anhydride?
salicylic acid + benzoic anhydride -> ???
i need to know what is the product of this reaction
and
what is the structure of this new product(you know, picture that shows bonds)
just in case
i did this reaction:
salicylic acid + acetic anhydride -> aspirin acetic acid
3 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
both are used to treat acne,and is found in most acne treating cosmetics.this might help you out some.
Source(s): http://chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/organic/B... http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?WO=2007060627&... - LynneLv 45 years ago
The water is first added to react with the excess acetic anhydride. Water will react with that to form acetic anhydride. The aspirin that you're making is only slightly soluble in cold water. So the water also makes the aspirin product preciptate so you can collect it.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
sounds like aspirin