Draw structure of acetylsalicylic acid and methyl salicylate


1) Draw the structures of methyl salicylate, and say what evidence indicates that methyl salicylate was formed.

2) Draw the structures of both acetylsalicylic acid and methyl salicylate. Circle and name the funcitnal groups in both compounds

3) Give examples and names of any other compounds that contain the functional groups.

4) The fragrance of apricots is due to the ester pentyl butanoate. Write the equation for the synthesis of this ester from the acid and the alcohol

5) provide the structure of isoamyl acetate, the alarm pheromone of the honeybee.

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Chemistry: Draw structure of acetylsalicylic acid and methyl salicylate
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