This experiment was aimed at synthesizing p-Acetamidobenzoic Acid. The synthesis was carried out by reacting a solution of potassium permanganate, p-methylacetanilide, and magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4.7H2O). The weight of the dried product prepared was found to be 0.2670g and the melting point found to be in the range of 146C-149C. The p-Acetamidobenzoic Acid was not pure since its melting point was lower than the melting point of pure Acetamidobenzoic Acid.
