Hydrolyze Acetylsalicylic Acid into Salicylic Acid

The video tutorial demonstrates the conversion of acetylsalicylic acid to salicylic acid using sodium hydroxide. It begins with measuring 50 grams of acetylsalicylic acid, noting its purity and any contamination. The acid is then mixed with water, followed by the addition of sodium hydroxide. The solution is filtered to obtain the final product, which will be used in a future video to create methyl salicylate.

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