Asked by dan
Could you use NaOH to separate acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) by acid-base extraction?
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Answered by
DrBob222
I don't think so. I think NaOH will react with both a phenol and a carboxylic acid. I think the separation you are looking for can be done with NaHCO3.
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