• Oct 5, 2025 paracetamol synthesis by benzene nthesis of paracetamol. 3. Acetylation of Aniline to Form Acetanilide Objective: Protect the amino group and prepare for subsequent reactions. Reaction: Aniline reacts with acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride to form acetanilide. Reaction equation: Aniline + (CH₃C BY Bobby Barton