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Aspirin is formed by acetylating which compound?

1. p-Dihydroxybenzene
2. o-Hydroxybenzoic acid
3. o-Dihydroxybenzene
4. m-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Correct answer: o-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Solution

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is made by acetylating the phenolic -OH of o-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid) with acetic anhydride. The carboxyl group is retained and the OH becomes an acetate ester.

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