Case Study
ASPIRIN
PHARMACEUTICALS AND BIOCHEMICALS APPLICATION NOTE 6.01.02 ASPIRIN CRYSTALLIZATION www.kpatents.com ASPIRIN Typical end products Aspirin Chemical curve: R.I. per BRIX at Ref. Temp. of 20°C Introduction Aspirin is the most widely sold over-the-counter drug. The production process involves the reaction of Salicylic acid and acetic anhydride in glass lined vessels. The liquid produced is pumped to a crystallizer, where it is