Description
Book SynopsisFirst made in the late 19th century, paracetamol is now widely used in a variety of pharmaceutical products. It is used as a painkiller and to reduce the temperature of patients with a fever. Aimed at post-16 students, this book provides a series of classroom activities, both written and practical, relating to paracetamol. The activities can be carried out singly, or as a coherent package, and are supported by a guide for teachers and technicians.
Table of ContentsHow to use this book; Background information; Paracetamol is a common compound; The history of paracetamol; Experimental and investigation section; The extraction and purification of paracetamol from tablets; The preparation of paracetamol; The quantitative analysis of various formulations of paracetamol; Using thin layer chromatography to investigate paracetamol; Teachers' notes; The toxicity of paracetamol; Apparatus lists and answers
