Properties of Aspirin

Aspirin is to this day the most widely used painkiller and largest selling non-prescription medicine in the world. Learn about the history of the development acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and test the performance of several different types of aspirin. Students will examine the solubility of aspirin in varying gastrointestinal environments, a comparison of active ingredients in regular and extra-strength aspirin, and the differences between regular and buffered aspirin. All aspirin samples are included and the kit contains enough materials for 15 groups. Teacher's Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.

Kit Includes:

5 x 30mL Hydrochloric Acid, 1M Solution
8 x 30mL Sodium Hydroxide, 1M Solution
1 x 30mL Phenolphthalein, 1% in Ethanol
1 Pkg/50 Universal Indicator Strips
1 Pkg/15 Graduated Plastic Pipettes
45 Disposable Medicine Cups
1 Pkg/75 Aspirin, Regular
1 Pkg/60 Aspirin, Buffered
1 Pkg/45 Aspirin, Enteric Coated
1 Pkg/15 Aspirin, Extra Strength