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Synthesis of Aspirin
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Synthesis of Aspirin An Investigatory Project
Presented to:
Edmundo A. Quiñones
Chemistry Teacher

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
In
Science and Technology III (Chemistry)

Presented by:
Kenneth Ivan P. Durano
Cyrill Val G. Lozano

March 6, 2010 APPROVAL SHEET

This investigatory project entitled “The Synthesis of Aspirin” requirement for Science and Technology III (Chemistry) has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approved for oral defense.

____________________________ Edmundo A. Quiñones Chemistry Teacher

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Science and Technology III (Chemistry) with the grade of _______%.

____________________________ Edmundo A. Quiñones Chemistry Teacher

Dedication to
The researchers’
Loving and Supportive Parents, Friends,
Teachers and Classmates,
This precious piece of work is humbly dedicated

Acknowledgement The researchers would like to express their wholehearted gratitude to all who have contributed for the completion of this research study. We are greatly indebted to the following individuals: To Mr. and Mrs. Hermogenes Lozano and Mr. and Mrs. Lexdeo Durano for their unfailing support exerted in this study especially for the moral and financial support, To Mrs. Lucivel Fausto, the librarian, who willingly permitted some materials to be borrowed needed for the



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