Atom economy simplified

Molecule Detail

What about more detail
on Aspirin atom economy

Aspirin is a compound mainly made up of Acetylsalicylic acid and has a molar mass or molecular weight (Mr) of 180.17 g/ mol.

Analysis of industrial synthesis of aspirin (mainly made up of Acetylsalicylic acid) atom economy:

What is Green Chemistry and
what is the concept Atom Economy?

Green chemistry is looking at sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to chemistry. One principle of Green chemistry is Atom Economy. Atom economy plays a crucial role is figuring out the best route or synthesis that gets the most of the desired product and the least wastage so the reaction is sustainable.
Atom economy of a synthesis is the number of atoms from the reactants in the final desired product. There are many other steps apart from the synthesis for the production of analgesics including crystallization, filtration, washing and drying. These are the most important steps for manufacturing.
Synthesising aspirinKey fact

Now lets work out the
atom economy of aspirin

Molar mass of Acetic acid = 60 g/mol
You can say any of these terms: “relative formula mass, molar mass or molecular weight (they all mean Mr)

Total Mr of the desired product = aspirin or 180 g/mol
Total Mr of all reactants = 240 g/mol

180/240 x 100 = 75% atom economy

There is potential for acetic acid being marketed and sold for additional profit. Therefore, 100% atom economy. However, usually the atom economy is less than 100%.
Acetic Acid, can be used in the chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products and even food products.

Daily aspirin use has been shown to lower the chance of having a first heart attack or stroke, however, there are harmful effects such as increased risk for bleeding in the brain, stomach and intestines. Your doctor (chemists are researchers, doctors are practical) may recommend low-dose aspirin to reduce your risk of a heart attack. In the lower dose, aspirin doesn't pose the same health risk as full-strength NSAIDs. These medicines are effective at dulling pain, reducing inflammation, and reducing fevers. When used moderately, they are generally considered safe.
Bnz details

Ben is a reactant

As seen below, Ben is described as a benzene ring.

A REACTANTPRODUCT
BenzeneAcetamonophen
IsobutylbenzeneIbuprofen
2-hydroxybenzoic acidAspirin

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