Acetaminophen Synthesis

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This particular experiment is done as part of my Organic Chemistry course. I was really interseted to do this experiment and I worked out well in this experiment. This experiment was related to the preparation acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is an analgesic compound. It is helpful to reduce pains like headache. It is also included in many other active medicines like Tylenol and Midol as an ingredient, because acetaminophen compound is a coal tar derivative which can act on the synthesis of prostaglandins and other compounds for the transmission of pain impulse but the higher rate of use will lead to liver failure. Different methods were used in this lab for the preparation of acetaminophen. This experiment and the related researches that I have