You are given a chemical equation that tells you the mole ratio of salicylic acid and ethyl salicylate.  Use that to determine the number of moles of ethyl salicylate. SA MW 138.12 ES MW 166.18 With the number of moles of ethyl salicylate use the molecular weight of ethyl salicylate and determine the theoretical mass.

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You are given a chemical equation that tells you the mole ratio of salicylic acid and ethyl salicylate.  Use that to determine the number of moles of ethyl salicylate.

SA MW 138.12

ES MW 166.18

With the number of moles of ethyl salicylate use the molecular weight of ethyl salicylate and determine the theoretical mass.

 

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Ethyl salicylate is the ester formed by the condensation of salicylic acid and ethanol. It is a clear liquid that is sparingly soluble in water, but soluble in alcohol and ether. 

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