Retrosynthesis — Aspirin

Aspirin disconnected back to salicylic acid + acetic anhydride.

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  Target [label="Aspirin\n(acetylsalicylic acid)", fillcolor="#fce7f3"];
  SA [label="Salicylic acid", fillcolor="#dbeafe"];
  Acetic [label="Acetic anhydride", fillcolor="#dbeafe"];
  H2SO4 [label="cat. H₂SO₄, RT, 30 min", fillcolor="#fef3c7"];

  Target -> SA [label="disconnect ester"];
  Target -> Acetic [label="acetyl source"];
  Target -> H2SO4 [label="conditions"];
}