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What is equation for decomposition reaction that occurs with aspirin in water?

April 26, 2017aspirin decomposition equation occurs REACTION water

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What is equation for decomposition reaction that occurs with aspirin in water?

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Corrie writes ….. Aspirin, as an ester, should be (very) slowly hydrolysed back to 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid) and ethanoic acid by reaction with water. Risk assessment Before attempting any practical work based on the advice and suggestions on this website, you must do the following. Identify any hazards, assess the risks from these hazards, and then decide appropriate control measures to reduce the risks. You must have these approved by those in authority in your school or college laboratory. Do not rely on what is said on this website. For further guidance see our tutorial on Risk Assessment.