Book 1 - Experimental Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACEUTICAL
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ASIF HUSAIN
DARSHAN PUBLISHERS
EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACEUTICAL
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Authored by
Dr. Asif Husain

Sr. Assistant Professor,
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Faculty of Pharmacy,
Hamdard University (Jamia Hamdard)
New Delhi-110062,
India
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PREFACE
This book, Experimental Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, is meant for D. Pharm and
B. Pharm students. The book has been prepared in accordance with the latest syllabi of pharmacy
courses. Chemistry is a fascinating branch of science. Practical aspects of chemistry are
interesting due to colour reactions, synthesis of drugs, analysis and observation of beautiful
crystal development. The important aspects involved in the practicals of pharmaceutical organic
chemistry have been comprehensively covered in the book and the subject matter has been
organized properly. The language is easy to understand. I hope the students studying
pharmaceutical chemistry would be benefitted from this book.
In the book, general and specific safety notes in detail are provided followed by explanation of
common laboratory techniques like glassware handling, heating process, crystallization,
filtration, drying, melting & boiling point, chromatography etc. A number of equipments,
apparatuses and glass wares used in a pharmaceutical chemistry lab are also provided with
diagrams. Specific qualitative methods for estimation of elements, functional groups and some
individual compounds have been described. Derivative preparation of some organic compounds
is presented to further confirm the presence of a particular compound. Syntheses of different
organic and pharmaceutical compounds with chemical reaction have also been given.
It is my belief that this book will cater to the needs of the Diploma and undergraduate pharmacy
students during their study as well as after completion of their course. Constructive comments on
the content and approach of the book from the readers will be highly appreciated. My email
address is drasifhusain@yahoo.com.
Dr. Asif Husain

New Delhi
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Asif Husain is Senior Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard
(Hamdard University), New Delhi. He received his M.Pharm. and Ph.D. degrees in 1996 and
2000, respectively, from Hamdard University, New Delhi and has been involved in teaching and
research for more than 15 years. He has more than 175 peer-reviewed research publications to
his credit. Dr. Husain has attended several national and international conferences in India and
abroad including USA. He is a recipient of several awards and honors including a visiting
fellowship from Youngstown State University, Ohio, USA, and his research has been funded by
UGC, AICTE, DST and AYUSH. He has collaboration with different research organizations
like National Institute of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), The National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), USA, etc. He has guided a number of M. Pharm/Ph.D.
students and authored several books in the field of pharmacy.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“Teacheth man that which he knew not” (Al-Quran)
First of all, I bow in reverence of Almighty Allah, the creator of this universe.
I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to my parents- my Ammi (mother) Hajjan
Shahjahan Begum and my father (Papa) Haji Rafiq Husain sahib, for their constant
encouragement, help, love, moral support and prayers. I am highly indebted to my beloved son
Ayaan for continuous moral support and keeping my spirits high.
Special thanks and love to my brother Aftab for his help, encouragement and respect. Love
showered upon me by Mysha, Arhaan and Arshaan is priceless.
It gives me great pleasure to extend my respect and profound gratitude to my mentor, Late Prof.
M.S.Y. Khan Sir, Jamia Hamdard for his help, guidance, motivation and everlasting inspirations.
I am highly thankful to my friend Dr Mohammad Shaharyar for his valuable suggestions, help
and support. Sincere thanks are also due to my colleagues Dr M. Mumtaz Alam and
Dr. M. S. Zaman for their support and help.
Special thanks are due to my student Mohd Arif who has put in great efforts in materializing this
work through his inputs. I am thankful to my students Farah Iram and Md Azhar Iqbal for their
help in this endeavour.
I am also thankful to Dr. T. Sivakumar (Managing Director) of Darshan Publishers for taking
keen interest in publishing this book.
ASIF HUSAIN
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CONTENTS
S.No Chapters Pages

i Preface i
ii About the author ii
iii Acknowledgement iii
1. Introduction to pharmaceutical organic chemistry 1
2. Safety and precautionary notes 3
3. Some common laboratory techniques 4
4. Common laboratory equipments, apparatuses and glass wares 7
Lassaigne`s extract (sodium fusion extract) and detection of
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elements
6. General pattern of functional group tests 14
7. Functional group test: test for carboxylic acid 16
8. Functional group test: test for alcohol 19
9. Functional group test: test for phenols 22
10. Functional group test: test for esters 26
Functional group test: test for carbonyl group- aldehyde and
11. ketone 27
Functional group test: test for primary, secondary and tertiary
12. amines 32
13. Functional group test: test for anilides 36

14. Functional group test: test for amides 37
15. Functional group test: test for nitroso group 38
16. Functional group test: test for carbohydrates 39
17. Identification and reactions of hydrocarbons 40
18. Derivative preparation 43
19. Synthesis of aspirin 50
20. Synthesis of oil of wintergreen 51
21. Synthesis of p–bromo acetanilide 52
22. Synthesis of oxalic acid 53
23. Synthesis of aniline 54
24. Synthesis of phenytoin 55
25. Synthesis of hydantoin 56
26. Synthesis of paracetamol 57
27. Synthesis of benzoic acid 58
28. Synthesis of anthranilic acid 59
29. Synthesis of picric acid 60
30. Synthesis of hippuric acid 61
31. Synthesis of barbituric acid 62
32. Synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole 63
33. Synthesis of 7-hydroxy-4-methyl coumarin 64
34. Synthesis of 3-methyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone 65
35. Synthesis of 3,4-dihydro-1-hydroxy-4-oxophthalazine 66
36. Synthesis of iodoform 67
37. Some special/important reagents and their preparation 68
38. Bibliography 77
1. INTRODUCTION
Chemistry is backbone of pharmacy. Chemistry is considered both basic and applied science.
When teaching chemistry, teachers should emphasize both theories and experiments; chemistry
experiments play an important role in teaching and serve as an ideal tool for combining theory
and practice. Therefore, chemistry experiments should focus on learning goals and developing
students’ laboratory skills, scientific reasoning skills, knowledge about experimental design, and
comprehensive ability. Pharmaceutical Organic chemistry is the branch of chemistry in which
covalent carbon compounds and their reactions are studied. A wide variety of classes of
compounds such as drugs, vitamins, insulin, natural and synthetic fibres, as well as
carbohydrates, peptides, and fats consist of organic molecules. Organic chemists determine the
structures of organic molecules, study their various reactions, and develop procedures for the
synthesis of organic substances. Organic chemistry is the study of the properties of the
compounds of carbon. All carbon compounds except for a few inorganic carbon compounds are
organic. Inorganic carbon compounds include the oxides of carbon, the bicarbonates and
carbonates of metal ions, the metal cyanides, etc. Organic chemistry is the most important branch
of chemistry, but obviously it would be nothing without the other areas of chemistry — in fact all
branches of chemistry including pharmaceutical chemistry should not be viewed in isolation,
even though they may often be taught in isolation.
Organic chemistry is all around us, life is based on organic chemistry, the food we take, the
clothes we wear, the drugs we take, the cars we drive and the fuel that propels them, wood,
paper, plastics and paints, etc. Organic chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon
the ability of carbon to form as many as 4 strong bonds to many other atoms, e.g., carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, halogens, sulphur, phosphorus ensures a virtual infinite number of
possible compounds the constituent atoms and their exact combination determines the chemical
and physical properties of compounds and thus, their suitability for applications. To get
understanding of life, we should first understand some fundamentals of organic chemistry.
Organic molecules contain both carbon and hydrogen. Though many organic chemicals also
contain other elements, it is the carbon-hydrogen bond that defines them as organic.
Pharmaceutical Organic chemistry is very important in life. It affects life; just as there are
millions of different types of living organisms on this planet, there are millions of different
organic molecules, each with different chemical and physical properties. There are organic
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compounds that make up our hair, skin, fingernails, and so on. The diversity of organic
chemicals is due to the versatility of the carbon atom. Why is carbon such a special element?
Let’s look at its chemistry in a little more detail. Carbon (C) appears in the second row of the
periodic table and has four bonding electrons in its valence shell. Similar to other non-metals,
carbon needs eight electrons to satisfy its valence shell. Carbon, thus, forms four bonds with
other atoms, and each bond consisting of one of carbon’s electrons and one of the bonding
atom’s electrons.
Organic chemicals get their diversity from many different ways carbon can bond to other atoms.
The simplest organic chemicals, called hydrocarbons, contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms;
the simplest hydrocarbon, methane, contains a single carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen
atoms. But carbon can bond to other carbon atoms in addition to hydrogen. In fact, the
uniqueness of carbon comes from the fact that it can bond to itself in many different ways.
Carbon atoms can form long chains. They appear to be almost no limit to the number of different
structures that carbon can produce. To add to the complexity of organic chemistry, neighbouring
carbon atoms can also form double and triple bonds in addition to single carbon-carbon bonds.
An overall understanding of all the complexity/processes/events/properties/behaviour of

atoms/molecules/chemicals helps scientists to develop drugs/compounds/agents which could
alleviate the sufferings or make the life better on the earth. Scientists are continuously working to
unfold the nature with an aim of betterment of human beings.
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2. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONARY NOTES
Students should keep in mind the following points while working in a chemistry laboratory-
1- Many organic alcohols, phenols, and ethers are toxic, and all are flammable. Acetone is
highly flammable.
2- Use these chemicals only in well-ventilated space. Keep away from flames and other
sources of ignition.
3- Sodium hydroxide is corrosive and can cause burns. Use great care to avoid contact with
skin, eyes, and clothing. In case of accidental contact, flood the affected area with
copious amounts of water. Spills should be diluted with water and cleaned up
immediately.
4- Bromine is corrosive and causes serious burns. Use great care to avoid contact with skin,
eyes, and clothing. In case of accidental contact, flood the affected area with copious
amounts of water and seek medical attention.
5- Chromium is highly toxic and the acid solution is extremely corrosive. Avoid ingestion.
Handle only with gloves. Use great care to avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In
case of accidental contact, flood the affected area with copious amounts of water. In case
of ingestion, seek medical attention immediately.
6- The zinc chloride/hydrogen chloride solution is corrosive and causes burns. Use great
care to avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In case of accidental contact, flood the
affected area with copious amounts of water. Spills should be diluted with water and
cleaned up immediately.
7- Smoking is not allowed in the laboratory. Know the location of fire extinguishers and
how to use them.
8- Report all accidents immediately to the instructor.
9- If any person has hair or clothing on fire, as a first step, lie down on the floor and use a
blanket, coat or anything available to smother the flames. Get help immediately.
10- Experiments should never be left unattended.
11- Never taste any solid or liquid chemical. When smelling a substance do not hold your
face directly over the container.
12- Most organic substances are hazardous to health; so avoid breathing and skin contact as
much as possible.
13- Working with toxic, lachrymatory or irritating chemicals must be conducted in fume
hoods.
14- In some cases a trap must be used to prevent hazardous gases from escaping into the
laboratory atmosphere.
15- If acids or corrosive chemicals are spilled on your skin, wash with plenty of cold water
then consult your instructor.
16- Do not point your test tube at your neighbor or yourself when heating substances.
17- Most organic solvents are flammable, so never heat a flammable substance with a direct
flame. A hot water bath is used instead.
18- Always wear a laboratory coat. Do not use mobile phone in the laboratory.
19- If acid or base is spilled on your clothing, bench or floor wash thoroughly with water,
then neutralize with dilute ammonium hydroxide or acetic acid respectively and inform
your instructor.
20- It is advisable to wear safety glasses in the laboratory.
21- Always wash your hands with soap and water on leaving the laboratory.
22- Elemental Na reacts violently and exothermically with water or Oxygen, producing
strongly corrosive NaOH and H2 gas. The latter can ignite spontaneously in this
exothermic reaction. Therefore, never leave unprotected Na anywhere and avoid allowing
it to come in contact with water.
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3. SOME COMMON LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
There are number of laboratory techniques. Some common laboratory procedures are given
below which students must be aware of:
GLASSWARE HANDLING
Dirty glassware may be cleaned with soap and water using a brush. However, glassware which
has persistent stains from organic substances requires soaking in chromic acid cleaning solution.
This mixture has to be used carefully as it is very corrosive. Glass tubing with unpolished ends is
a hazard since it can cause serious cuts when trying to insert it into a cork. Therefore, only glass
tubing with polished ends must be used. When forcing glass tubing into a cork, grasp it as close
as possible to the cork and be careful not to break it. Quickfit glass joints should always be
lubricated with a suitable lubricant (grease). A thin film of grease is applied to the joints to
provide an air-tight seal and to prevent the joints from being stuck together. There should be no
excess grease extending inside the apparatus as it might contaminate the reaction mixture. It is
also recommended that old grease be wiped off with a piece of tissue paper before applying a
new film.
HEATING DEVICES
There are various heating devices in the laboratory. The Bunsen burner and water bath are the
most commonly used. A limitation of the Bunsen burner is that it should not be used directly for
heating flammable solvents. Flammable and volatile liquids are heated in a water bath when
temperatures under 100 are required. If an electrical steam bath is not available, a large beaker
filled with water may be used instead. It is heated to boiling with a Bunsen burner and the flame
extinguished before heating the flammable liquid in the bath. Bumping may be prevented by
continuous stirring to ensure homogenous and steady heating of the liquid or by the use of
boiling stones which achieve a similar effect through formation of bubbles.
REFLUXING
The technique of refluxing is commonly used when it is necessary to heat a reaction in order to
bring it to completion in a reasonable time span. A reflux condenser is used to minimize loss,
through evaporation, of volatile reactants, products or solvent by allowing the vapors to
recondense and return to the reaction vessel
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CRYSTALLIZATION AND RECRYSTALLIZATION
The purpose of crystallization and recrystallization is to get pure compound. Crystallization may
be defined as the process in which a solid compound precipitates from a saturated solution in the
form of crystals. Saturation is usually effected through cooling or evaporation. In certain cases,
recrystallization may be used for the separation of a solid mixture. When the impure solid is
dissolved in a minimum volume of a suitable hot solvent and the resulting solution is gradually
cooled, saturation and eventual crystallization of the pure compound occurs. Impurities in a solid
are of two kinds: soluble and insoluble and recrystallization involves the removal of both to
purify a solid. Insoluble impurities are first removed by gravity filtration of the hot solution
while the soluble impurities remain dissolved in the cold saturated solution (mother liquor) after
precipitation of the desired compound. The pure crystals are separated from the supernatant
liquid by suction filtration. After drying, the purity is checked by a melting point determination.
FILTRATION
Filtration is used whenever an insoluble solid is to be separated from a liquid. Simple gravity
filtration (usually hot filtration) is employed to remove insoluble solid impurities from a liquid,
while suction filtration (usually cold filtration) is used to collect a desired solid or crystalline
product. Decolorization is the removal of colored impurities from a solution. This is achieved by
the addition of activated charcoal to the solution and mixing thoroughly. If charcoal is added to a
cold solution, the solution is first brought to a boil before hot filtration. When however it is
added to a hot solution, the flask should be removed from the heat source before the addition,
otherwise bumping will occur. Charcoal is finally removed by filtration leaving an almost
colorless solution.
DRYING
The process of drying, if applied to a solid substance is aimed to remove residual solvent
(organic or water) adhering to the solid particles/ crystals. This is usually done by air drying
(spreading over a sheet of paper/filter paper) and/or heating in an oven to enhance evaporation of
the solvent. Drying of an organic liquid, however, involves the removal of traces of water
(moisture) using chemical drying agents. Such cases are encountered in extraction where the
organic phase is in direct contact with the aqueous phase. After separating the layers, traces of
water in the organic phase are removed by the addition of a suitable drying agent. Some common
examples are: calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate, sodium sulfate, sodium hydroxide and
potassium hydroxide.
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MELTING POINT DETERMINATION
The melting point of a solid is the temperature at which transition from solid to liquid occurs at
atmospheric pressure; or the temperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium at a
pressure of one atmosphere. A simple device for determining melting points is used and it
consists of a thermometer fitted through a cork and suspended into a long-necked flask which is
three quarters filled with a high boiling and stable liquid like paraffin oil, di-butylphthalate or
silicon oil. The thermometer bulb should be about 1 cm above the bottom of the flask. The
sample in the capillary tube is fastened to the thermometer with a rubber band placed above the
level of the oil. The capillary tube should be close to and on a level with the thermometer bulb.
To determine the melting point of a solid, a small amount of the powdered substance is
introduced into a capillary tube which is then attached to a thermometer and placed in the oil
bath. The bath is heated rapidly to within 20 ºC of the expected melting point then slowly, and at
a constant rate of 2-3 degrees per minute, close to the melting point. The temperature at which
the solid begins to melt, and that at which it is completely liquid, is recorded as the melting point
range of that substance.
BOILING POINT AND DISTILLATION

The boiling point of a liquid is defined as the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the
liquid equals the external pressure (usually 1 atmosphere). It is also defined as the temperature
at which vapor and liquid are in equilibrium at a given pressure. The boiling point, like the
melting point, is a physical constant and may be used to identify unknown organic liquids.
Distillation is the process of heating a liquid to its boiling point, condensing the vapor by
cooling, and collecting the liquid distillate. It is a technique for the purification of liquids and for
the separation of liquid mixtures. As the distillation progresses, the mixture will gradually have
less of the more volatile component and its boiling point will gradually rise. Consequently the
distillate will contain a continually decreasing proportion of the more volatile component until
finally all has been collected and the less volatile component is left as a residue.
In practice, separation of a liquid mixture into its components by a single distillation (simple
distillation) is possible only when the boiling points of the components are 80 degrees or more
apart. For mixtures of liquids having boiling points much less than 80 degrees apart, separation
can be achieved only by fractional distillation. Such a distillation is equivalent to several
repeated simple distillations. It uses a fractionating column which provides a large surface area
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for continuous heat exchange between the hot ascending vapor and the cooler descending liquid,
thus resulting in a series of evaporations and condensations leading to separation of the two
components. Vacuum distillation is a technique for the distillation of high boiling liquids, and for
compounds that decompose at atmospheric pressure. At the low pressures employed, those
compounds distil at much lower temperatures.
EXTRACTION
Extraction is the separation of a substance from a mixture by means of a solvent that
preferentially dissolves that substance. If the substance is extracted from a solid phase, the
process is called solid-liquid extraction, as in the isolation of caffeine from tea leaves by means
of hot water. Extraction of a substance from a liquid phase is called liquid-liquid extraction. The
most common applications of this latter technique are: (i) The recovery of an organic product
from a reaction mixture containing excess unreacted materials and by-products. (ii) Isolation of
an organic substance from its natural source, such as a plant.
CHROMATOGRAPHY
Chromatography is a technique that may be used to separate the components of a mixture as well
as to identify organic substances and examine their purity. Chromatography encompasses several
techniques such as column, thin-layer, paper, gas liquid, etc. chromatography. Two principles are
basically involved in chromatography: adsorption (as in thin layer chromatography) and partition
(as in paper chromatography), and certain terms are common to both types of chromatography.
In adsorption chromatography, separation depends on the selective desorption of the components
of a mixture by the eluent (mobile phase) from the surface of a solid adsorbent (stationary
phase). The adsorbent may be packed in a column (column chromatography) or spread as a thin
layer on a glass plate as in thin-layer chromatography. In partition chromatography, separation
depends on partition of the components of a mixture between the stationary and mobile phases.
The mobile phase may be a liquid (liquid-liquid partition chromatography) or a gas (gas-liquid
partition chromatography).
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4. COMMON LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS, APPARATUSES AND
GLASS WARES
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LABORATORY APPARATUSES
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SOME LABORATORY GLASS WARES
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5. LASSAIGNE`S EXTRACT (SODIUM FUSION EXTRACT) AND
DETECTION OF ELEMENTS
Lassaigne`s extract is prepared for the detection of nitrogen, sulphur, and halogens (Cl, Br, I) in
an organic compound. These elements are covalently bonded to the organic compounds. In order
to detect them, these have to be converted into their ionic forms. This is done by fusing the
organic compound with sodium metal (Na). The ionic compounds formed during the fusion are
extracted in aqueous solution and can be detected by simple chemical tests. The extract is called
sodium extract, sodium fusion extract or Lassaigne's extract.
Organic Compound (containing C, H, O, N, S, X) + Na NaCN + Na2S + NaX + NaOH

(Where, X = Cl, Br or I)
Test for nitrogen: The carbon and nitrogen present in the organic compound on fusion with
sodium metal give sodium cyanide (NaCN) soluble in water. This is converted in to sodium
ferrocyanide by the addition of sufficient quantity of ferrous sulphate. Ferric ions generated
during the process react with ferrocyanide to form blue precipitate of ferric ferrocyanide.
Na + C + N NaCN
6NaCN + FeSO4 Na4[Fe(CN)6] + Na2SO4

Sodium ferrocyanide
Na4[Fe(CN)6] + Fe3+ Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3
Ferric ferrocyanide
Test for sulphur: If sulphur is present in the organic compound, sodium fusion will convert it
into sodium sulphide. Sulphide ions are readily identified using sodium nitroprusside appearance
of a deep violet colour indicates sulphur.
Na + S Na2S
Na2S + Na2[Fe(CN)5NO] Na4[Fe(CN)5NOS]

Sod. nitroprusside Sod. thio-nitroprusside (purple-violet colour)
The presence of sulphur can also be identified by appearance of black precipitate (lead sulphide)
after the addition of lead acetate.
(CH3COO)2Pb + Na2S 2 CH3COONa + PbS
Test for both Nitrogen & Suphur together:

If both N & S are present in the sample, then sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) is formed with
sodium (ionic form of nitrogen and sulphur together in the extract). Sodium thiocyanate
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(NaSCN) reacts with ferric chloride to give ferric thiocyanate, a blood red colour complex. Thus,
the appearance of blood red colour indicates the presence of nitrogen and sulphur together.
3NaSCN + FeCl3 Fe(SCN)3 + 3NaCl
Test for halogens (Cl, Br, I): Halogens (X) react with Na to form sodium halide (NaX). The
sodium halide (NaX) is reacted with silver nitrate (AgNO3) to give precipitate of silver halide
(AgX). A white precipitate (AgCl) soluble in ammonium hydroxide indicates the presence of
chlorine. An off-white white precipitate (AgBr) partly soluble in ammonium hydroxide indicates
the presence of bromine, while yellow precipitate (AgI) insoluble in ammonium hydroxide
indicates the presence of iodine.
NaX + AgNO3 AgX↓ + NaNO3
PROCEDURE FOR LASSAIGNE’S EXTRACT (LE):
Take a small piece of sodium metal with spatula and dry it in between the folds of filter paper. Place the
piece of sodium metal in an ignition tube and melt it, then add small amount of the given sample in the
ignition tube. Heat the ignition tube over the flame till it become re hot. Take 20 mL of distil water in a
china dish and crush the red-hot ignition tube (4-5 tubes) in it. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes and then filter
it. This colourless filtrate is called sodium extract/sodium fusion extract/Lassaigne`s extract (LE). Perform
different tests taking 1-2 mL of the extract for detecting the presence of element(s). A coloured filtrate
indicates incomplete decomposition and the entire fusion procedure should be repeated.
Chemical tests for detection of element(s):
Test for Nitrogen Observation

Take 1-2 mL Lassaigne`s extract (LE) in a test tube, add 2-3 crystals of
ferrous sulphate (FeSO4) and boil it. Add few drops of NaOH. A dirty Prussian blue colour
green ppt is formed. Now add 2-3 drops of conc. H2SO4 by the walls of
the test tube. The appearance of a Prussian blue colour (ferri-
ferrocyanide) indicates the presence of nitrogen.
Test for Sulphur
1. Take 1-2 mL LE and add few drops of sodium nitroprusside, if
sulphur is present then sodium thio-nitroprusside is formed which is
Purple-violet colour
purple-violet in colour.
2. Take 1-2 mL LE and add lead acetate containing acetic acid.
Black precipitate
The formation of a black precipitate (PbS; lead sulphide) indicates the
presence of sulfur.
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Nitrogen and Sulphur present together
Take 1-2 mL LE and add 2-3 crystals of ferric chloride. If both nitrogen
and sulphur is present then ferric thiocyanate is formed (blood red Blood red colour
colour).
Test for halogens (Cl, Br, I)

To 1-2 mL LE, add 1-2 drops of HNO3 and then add AgNO3 solution.
(i) The formation of a white precipitate (AgCl) that is soluble in White precipitate
NH4OH indicates the presence of chlorine in the given sample.
(ii) The formation of an off-white precipitate that is partially soluble in Off-white precipitate
NH4OH confirms the presence of bromine.
(iii) Where as the formation of a yellow precipitate insoluble in NH4OH Yellow precipitate
confirms the presence of iodine in the given sample.
Precautions:
1. Sodium metal is highly reactive, when exposed to air, it reacts even with the moisture
present in the atmosphere. It also reacts with the sweat of hands. Therefore, DO NOT
hold it with hands. Always use dry forceps while handling sodium metal.
2. Before using sodium metal in any experiment, press it within the folds of filter paper to
remove oil.
3. Use dry ignition tubes for sodium fusion. Sodium reacts with water violently.
4. Put the unused sodium metal piece back in its container. DO NOT throw it into the sink
or dustbin.
5. Repeat the process of sodium fusion with at least three ignition tubes. This is to ensure
that the fusion has taken place.
6. After immersing the red hot ignition tube in water, break it with glass rod gently. Boil the
contents for 2-3 minutes so as to extract the soluble sodium salts in water.
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6. GENERAL PATTERN OF FUNCTIONAL GROUP TESTS
The identification of organic substances is a major subject in organic chemistry. It involves

physical (melting point, boiling point, solubility, etc.) as well as chemical investigation.The
quantitative analysis of organic compound is much more difficult & complicated than that of
inorganic compounds. The fundamental groups determinations are depend on the correct
determination of elements. Once the functional group present in the organic compound is known
one is able to find out the name of compound with the help of melting point & boiling point.
Inorganic compound are generally soluble in water. In aqueous solution majority of each
compound dissociate giving ion which can be easily recognize by applying simple test. Once
these ions are known, their inorganic compound under examination can be identified. On the
other hand majority of organic compound do not dissolve in water, further organic compound
being covalent do not dissociate in solution giving ions this makes the recognition of organic
compound more difficult.
The number of organic compound contain the same functional group such as –COOH, - OH, -
NO2 etc. all such compound are generally solid to belong the particular class of organic
compounds. These have similar chemical properties e.g:- acetic acid, propionic acid & butyric
acid belong to the same class because they contain the same functional group namely carboxylic
group. All the three acid therefore have almost similar properties & so it is very difficult to
identify them by applying chemical test. In such case physical properties like melting point,
boiling point etc. are used to recognize the given organic compound. Since organic compound
are very large in number their analysis can be tedious & time consuming if we do not proceed
systematically step by step, its detection is simply, we should proceed systematically to
recognize organic compound.
The unknown sample is generally analyzed by a series of tests like- preliminary tests, solubility
in different solvents, ignition test, test for unsaturation, element detection and finally specific
functional group tests. Let’s see how these tests are performed and what information we get from
these tests.
A. Preliminary tests (Physical characteristics):
Nature: Solid/liquid/semisolid
Colour: colourless/transparent or specific colour
Odor: odorless/pungent/fruity/sweet/bad
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Solubility: soluble or insoluble in different solvents like- water, HCl, NaOH, NaHCO3.
The solubility of a compound in different reagents (solvents) gives important information about
its category/class. Take 0.1 g or 2-3 drops of the given sample in about 3 mL of a solvent in a
test tube and shake well, observe its solubility (see the following table).
Solvent/reagent & test Nature of compound Class of compounds

Soluble in water (cold or hot). Neutral, acidic or basic Lower members of series.
Further solubility test is not (also test with litmus or Neutral- alcohols, Acidic-
done if the sample is soluble in universal indicator paper) acids, phenols, Basic- amines.
water.
Soluble in HCl Basic Amines
Soluble in NaOH Acidic Acids, phenols
Soluble in NaHCO3 (sod. Strongly acidic Carboxylic acids
bicarbonate)
Insoluble in above solvents Neutral Hydrocarbons, alkyl/aryl
halides, esters & ethers, higher
alcohols, aldehydes & ketones
A. Ignition test: Burn a small amount of the sample on a metal spatula to know about the
aliphatic or aromatic nature of the compound. Luminous flame indicates aliphatic compound
while sooty/smoky flame indicates aromatic compound.
C. Test for unsaturation: These tests are done to know whether the compound is saturated or
unsaturated.
(i) Bromine test: Take 0.1 gm or 2-3 drops of the given sample in a test tube and add 2 mL of
chloroform/carbon tetra chloride/methylene chloride. Add a solution of bromine in
chloroform/carbon tetra chloride/methylene chloride dropwise with shaking. Disappearance of
bromine colour indicates unsaturation in the sample. The bromine gets attached across the double
and triple bonds (unsaturation) and makes them single bonds (saturated).
Br
+ Br2
Br
(ii) Potassium permanganate test (Baeyer test): Take 0.1 gm or 2-3 drops of the given sample
in a test tube and add 2 mL of acetone. Add 1% aqueous solution of KMnO4 dropwise with
shaking. Disappearance of purple colour of KMnO4 indicates unsaturation or oxidizable
functional group. Appearance of little quantity of brown ppt is MnO 2.
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OH
+ KMnO4 + MnO2
Purple solution OH Brown ppt
D. Detection of elements present:

Prepare Lassaigne’s extract (sodium extract) and test for the presence of elements (nitrogen,
sulphur, halogens).
E. Functional group determination:

The above tests often indicate the class/functional groups present in the given sample. Specific
tests are then performed to identify and confirm the functional group present. In the following
pages specific tests for functional groups like carboxylic (-COOH), alcohol (R-OH), phenol (Ar-
OH), amino (-NH2), etc. are given.
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7. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR CARBOXYLIC ACID)
The functional group of a carboxylic acid is a carboxyl group. The general formula for an
aliphatic carboxylic acid is RCOOH and for an aromatic carboxylic acid is ArCOOH. Carboxylic
acids have significantly higher boiling points than other types of organic compounds of
comparable molecular weight. They are polar compounds and form very strong intermolecular
hydrogen bonds. Carboxylic acids are more soluble in water than alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and
ketones of comparable molecular weight. They form hydrogen bonds with water molecules
through both their C=O and OH groups. They are dissolving in Na2CO3 with evaluation of CO2;
they are also dissolving in NaOH. Carboxylic acids are divided into two categories, aliphatic and
aromatic carboxylic acids.
S. No. Test Observation

i. Litmus paper test
Blue litmus turns
Take sample and dissolve in water/alcohol. Dip a blue
red
litmus paper and see the colour change.
ii. Sodium bicarbonate test (Effervescence test)
Take sample and dissolve in water, add a pinch of sodium Effervescence of
bicarbonate and observe for effervescence. CO2 is observed
RCOOH + NaHCO3 RCOONa + CO2↑
iii. Neutral ferric chloride test
Red colour
Make ferric chloride solution neutral by addition of NaOH
complex is
and add this solution to sample solution. Observe for change
formed
in colour.
iv. Ester formation test Fruity/sweet
A mixture of 0.2 gm of the sample, 0.4 mL of ethanol, and smell indicates
0.2 mL of conc. H2SO4 is heated on water bath for 2 min. that the
Pour the mixture slowly into a evaporating dish containing carboxylic group
2 mL of sodium bicarbonate solution. has been
RCOOH + R`OH RCOOR` + H2O esterified.
Formic acid
HCOOH
Physical properties:
Molecular formula CH2O2, colorless liquid, miscible with water, alcohol and ether, b.p. 100 °C.
Chemical properties
1- It reduces Fehling`s solution and Tollen`s reagent.
2- It decolorizes KMnO4.
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3- With FeCl3: Aq. solution of acid gives red color which is converted to brown by boiling.
4- Ester formation: to 1 mL of acid add 1 mL of ethyl alcohol and 1 mL of conc. H2SO4 in attest
tube, heat in water bath, and then pour to Na2CO3 solution .the characteristic odor of ethyl format
is evolved.
Acetic acid
CH3COOH
Molecular formula C2H4O2, colorless viscous liquid, miscible with water, alcohol and ether, b.p
122 °C.
Chemical properties:
1- It does not reduce Fehling`s solution and Tollen`s reagent.
2- With FeCl3: Aq. solution of acid gives red color which is converted to brown by boiling.
3- Ester formation: to 1 mL of acid add 1 mL of ethyl alcohol and 1 mL of conc. H2SO4 in a test
tube, heat on water bath, and then pour to Na2CO3 solution. The characteristic odor of ethyl
acetate is evolved.
Oxalic acid
Molecular formula C2H2O4, colorless crystalline solid, m.p. 100 °C, soluble in water and alcohol.
Chemical properties
1- Flaming test. When the acid or its salt is heated on a piece of porcelain it is decomposed with
little or no charring.
2- When the acid is heated with conc. H2SO4 it is decomposed into CO and CO2 with no
charring.
3- Aq. solution + CaCl2: A white ppt. of Ca oxalate is separated immediately on cold which is
soluble in mineral acids.
4- Aq. solution + AgNO3: gives white ppt. of Ag oxalate.
5- When heated with few drops of dil. KMnO4 solution and then acidified- the color is
discharged.
Tartaric acid
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Molecular formula C4H6O6, colorless crystalline solid, m.p. 167 °C, soluble in cold water and
alcohol.
Chemical properties
1- It gives positive acidity test.
2- With conc. H2SO4: when the solid is heated with conc. H2SO4 charring is occur with the
evaluation of odor of burnet sugar.
3- Aq. solution + CaCl2: it gives white ppt. after shaking from calcium tartrate, which is soluble
in mineral acids.
4- Aq. solution + AgNO3: it gives Ag mirror after heating in water bath.
5- KMnO4 + aq. solution of tartaric acid, heat in presence of dil. H2SO4, decolorization of color
occurs.
Citric acid
Molecular formula C6H8O7, colorless crystalline solid, m.p 100 °C, soluble in cold water
1- With conc. H2SO4: heating the solid with conc. H2SO4 gives yellow color.
2- It gives Acidity test +ve.
3- with CaCl2 solution: it gives white ppt. after boiling.
4- Deng`s test: 1 mL of HgSO4 solution is added to 5 mL of neutral solution. Then heat to
boiling and then add 1-2 drops of 2% KMnO4 where decolorization occurs and a heavy white ppt
appears.
Benzoic acid
Molecular formula C7H6O2, white crystalline solid, mp. 121°C, insoluble in cold water but
soluble by boiling and re precipitated by cooling, soluble readily in alcohol.
Chemical properties
2- Aq. solution + FeCl3: gives buff ppt.
3- It gives ester test with ethyl alcohol.
4- It gives soda lime test: In dry test tube, place a layer of soda lime powder, then layer of
benzoic acid and then another layer of soda lime. Then heat and note the odor of benzene.
Salicylic acid
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Molecular formula C7H6O3, colorless solid, m.p. 159°C, soluble in alcohol, ether, to some extent
it is soluble in water.
Chemical properties
2- Aq. solution + FeCl3: gives violet color.
3- It gives ester test with methyl alcohol.
4- It gives soda lime test: In dry test tube, place a layer of soda lime powder, then layer of
benzoic acid and then another layer of soda lime. Then heat and note the odor of phenol.
Cinnamic acid
Molecular formula C9H8O2, white crystals, mp. 133°C, sparingly soluble in water but soluble in
alcohol.
Chemical properties
3- It gives ester test with ethyl alcohol.
4- Unsaturation test: Dissolve 2 g of acid in Na2CO3 solution (5 mL) adds 1% aqueous KMnO4
solution drop wise immediate decolonization is observed.
5- Dissolve 2 gm of acid or its salt in Na2CO3 solution (5 mL) add Br water drop wise and note
the separation of bromostyrene as color oil.
Phthalic acid
Molecular formula C8H7O4, white solid, m.p. 191°C, it forms phthalic anhydride which dissolves
in water, readily soluble in hot water and organic solvents.
Chemical properties
3- It gives fluorescein reactions with resorcinol where it gives red solution with instance green
fluorescein.
4- It gives phthaline reaction with phenol where it gives bright red color.
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8. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR ALCOHOL)
Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary and tertiary according to the number of alkyl
groups directly attached to the carbinol carbon. The general formula of an alcohol is R-OH in
which the R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group. Alcohols may be looked upon as derivatives of
water, HOH. One hydrogen atom of water is substituted by an alkyl group (R). Like water,
alcohols show hydrogen bonding. As the chain of the R group increases the hydrocarbon
character of the compound overshadows the polar character of the OH group. Consequently, the
solubility and boiling point of an alcohol are affected by the length of the carbon chain and the
shape of the molecule.
The shorter chain alcohols are water soluble, while the long chain alcohols are not soluble in
water. Phenols are aromatic alcohol where the R group is aromatic ring. Reactions of alcohols
involve the breaking of either of two bonds: the O-H bond as in reactions with bases and
esterification reactions, or the C-OH bond leading to dehydration and substitution reactions. In
breaking the COH bond, protonation of the -OH group is essential to convert it from a poor
leaving group to a better one.
Ethanol, methanol, isopropanol are examples of monohydric alcohols. Ethylene glycol is an
example of dihydric alcohols. Glycerol is an example of trihydric alcohol.

i. Sodium detection of active hydrogen
2ROH + 2Na 2RO-Na+ + H2 (gas)
To 0.25 mL or 0.25 gm of the sample, add small thin slices of
freshly cut sodium until no more is dissolved (saturated). Evolution
Hydrogen gas
of hydrogen gas indicates the presence of an acidic hydrogen, such
evolved
as a hydroxyl group in an alcohol, hydrogen attached to the
nitrogen in a primary or secondary amine, or hydrogen in a terminal
alkyne.
ii. Cerric ammonium nitrate
ROH + (NH4)2Ce(NO3)6 (NH4)2CeOR(NO3)5 + HNO3
To 1 mL of the cerric ammonium reagent, add 4-5 drops of the yellow colour of
given sample (if liquid) or 0.1-0.2 gm (if solid). Mix thoroughly the reagent
and note the colour change. changes to red
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iii.
Chromic anhydride (Jones oxidation)
3R2CHOH + 2CrO3 + 3H2SO4 RCOR + 6H2O + Cr2(SO4)3
To 1 mL of acetone in a small test tube, add 1 drop of the liquid or

about 10 mg of a solid compound. Then add 1 drop of the Jones Precipitate
reagent and note the result within 2 sec.
iv. Lucas test
(R)3-OH + HCl (R)3-Cl + H2O
To 0.25 mL or 0.25 gm of the sample in a test tube, add 2 mL of Appearance of a
Lucas reagent (13.6 gm of anhyd. Zinc chloride in 10.5 g of cloudy second layer
or emulsion (time
conc. HCl). Stopper the tube and shake, then allow to stand. taken).
Note the time required for the formation of the alkyl chloride, 3º alcohols-
immediate to 3 min.
which appear as an insoluble layer or emulsion. 2 º alcohols- 5 to 10
min.
1 º alcohols- no rxn.
(v) Acetyl chloride test
Ar-OH + CH3COCl Ar-O-CO-CH3 + HCl (gas)
Add drop by drop 0.2 mL of acetyl chloride to 0.2 mL or 0.2 gm Evolution of heat
of the sample. Allow the mixture to stand for 1-2 minute and and HCl gas or a
ppt. Alcohols
then pour it cautiously into 1 mL of water. produce esters
indicated by
fruity/sweet smell.
Methyl alcohol
CH3OH
Molecular formula CH4O, colorless liquid, b.p 65 °C, miscible with water.
Chemical properties
1- Ester formation
1- In dry test tube put 1 mL of methyl alcohol then add 0.5 mL of conc. H2SO4 and 0.5 gm of
salicylic acid or its derivatives.
2- Heat the mixture for 3 min on water bath, then cool and pour the contents in a beaker
containing about 30 mL of sodium carbonate solution.
3- Note the characteristic odor of methyl salicylate.
2- Oxidation reaction
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1- In dry test tube, place 0.5 mL of K2Cr2O7 and 0.5 mL of conc. H2SO4, then cool.
2- Add 0.5 mL of methanol and boil gently (on water bath) notice the pungent odor of
formaldehyde and change of color to green.
Ethyl alcohol
CH3CH2OH
Molecular formula C2H6O, colorless liquid, miscible with water, b.p 78 °C.
Chemical properties
1- Place 1 mL of K2Cr2O7 and 0.5 mL of conc. H2SO4, then cool.
2- Add 0.5 mL of ethanol and boil gently (on water bath)
3- Notes the odor of acetaldehyde and change the color solution to green.
2- Ester formation
1- Place 1 mL of ethanol in dry test tube, then add 0.5 mL of conc. H2SO4 and 1 mL of acetic
acid.
2- Heat the mixture gently for 3 mints in water bath, cool and pour the tube into baker containing
sodium carbonate solution.
3- Not the characteristic odor of ester.
3- Iodoform test
1- Add 3 mL of iodine solution to 1 mL of ethyl alcohol then add NaOH solution drop wise until
the color of solution becomes straw yellow.
2- Heat the solution in water bath for 5 mints.
3- Leaves it to cool gradually, a yellow ppt. of iodoform is appearing
Glycerol
Physical properties
Colorless viscous liquid, odorless, has sweet taste, miscible with water and alcohol in all
proportions.
Chemical properties
Glycerol oxidized to give several products but it is ultimately transformed into CO 2 and H2O.
1- Add 2 mL of conc. H2SO4 and 2 mL of K2Cr2O7, then cool.
2- Add 0.5 mL of glycerol and boil gently (on water bath).
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3- Notice the effervescence due to the evolution of CO2.
2- Acroline test
1- Heat 0.5 gm of glycrine with 1gm of hydrogen potassium sulphate KHSO 4 or 2 mL of conc.
sulphuric acid in dry test tube.
2- Notice odor of acroline.
3- Borax test
1- Add one drop of ph.ph to 1 mL of dil. Borax solution red color appears.
2- Add 1 mL of glycerol and note that the color disappears,
3- Heat gently and observe the appearance of the red color once more, which disappear on
cooling the solution.
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9. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR PHENOLS)
Phenols are hydroxyl aromatic compounds which dissolve in alkali forming phenolates. Phenols
are classified into mono-, di-, and tri hydric according to the number of OH groups; Monohydric:
such as phenol, β- and α- naphthol. Dihydric: such as catechol, resorcinol and hydroquinol.
Trihydric: such as pyrogallol.
The most common reactions of phenols involve breaking the O-H bond and the usual
electrophilic aromatic substitution at the aromatic ring. Protonation of the hydroxyl group and
loss of a water molecule as in alcohols would give a phenyl cation which is very unstable and
difficult to form. Since the aromatic nucleus is electron rich, direct attack by nucleophiles as in
SN1or SN2 reactions is not possible. Consequently, phenols do not undergo substitution of the
hydroxyl group either by the SN1 or SN2 mechanisms.
The characteristic property that differentiates phenols from alcohols is acidity. Phenols are
stronger acids than alcohols and react with sodium hydroxide, whereas alcohols do not. The
reason for this difference is that the phenoxide ion is resonance-stabilized whereas the alkoxide
ion is not.

i. Ferric Chloride Test
3ArOH + FeCl3 + 3 pyridine Fe(OAr)3 + 3 pyridinium hydrochloride
Coloured complex
Dissolve 0.05 gm of the sample in 2 mL of water (if Phenols form characteristic

the sample does not dissolve, even partially, dissolve coloured iron complexes when
it in a mixture of water and ethanol/pyridine) and an treated with neutral ferric
aqueous solution neutral ferric chloride drop wise. chloride. E.g. phenol &
Shake the test tube and note the colour produced resorcinol – violet colour,
immediately. catechol – green.
ii. Azo dye test
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OH N2Cl
NaOH
N N OH
Azo dye
Dissolve two drops of aniline in 1 mL dil. HCl, A red coloured dye is formed.
cool in ice and add saturated solution of sodium Aryldiazonium salts react with
nitrite. Now it is added to a well cooled solution aromatic rings of phenols to
of the sample (phenols) in aqueous sodium form highly coloured azo
hydroxide. compounds (dye). These rxns are
called coupling rxns.
iii. Bromine Water
OH OH
Br Br
3Br2 3HBr
Br
Dissolve 0.1 gm of the sample in 10 mL of water. Discharging of the bromine
Add bromine water drop by drop until the bromine colour or formation of a white
colour is no longer discharges. 2,4,6-Tri-bromo- precipitate is a positive test.
phenol is formed as white ppt.
iv. Benzoylation test
Ar-OH + C6H5COCl C6H5COOAr + HCl

Dissolve 0.1 gm of the sample in 5 mL of NaOH
A white ppt (ester) is formed.
(20% w/v). Add 1 mL of benzoyl chloride and shake
vigorously with caution for about 15 min.
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v. Liebermann's Nitroso reaction
OH OH
NaNO2
H2O
H2SO4
NOH
OH OH
HO N OH HSO4
Blue
NOH
H2O
HO N OH
Red
NaOH
HO N ONa
Blue
Add a crystal of sodium nitrite to 2 mL of conc.
sulfuric acid, and shake until it dissolves. Add 0.1
gm of the given sample. A blue colour indicates the
Blue colour
presence of a phenol. Pour into ice water, red colour
reappears, make alkaline by adding 10% sodium
hydroxide solution blue colour reappears.
Phenol
Molecular formula C6H6O, colorless crystalline (when pure), m p. 43°C, it is poisonous and
corrosive, it turns red in air.
Chemical properties
1- With ferric chloride it gives violet color discharged with HCl
2- With phthaline test gives a deep pink color.
3- With azo - dye it gives red ppt.
4- With bromine water a white ppt. is formed.
5- With excess of bromine yellowish white of tri – bromo phenol is formed.
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Hydroquinol
Molecular formula C6H6O2, soluble in water, m.p. 170 °C, it is sparingly soluble in benzene.
Chemical properties
1- With ferric chloride it gives green needles.
2- With bromine water it gives yellowish white ppt.
3- Does not give azo dye test.
4- With phthaline reaction it gives blue violet color.
Catechol
Molecular formula C6H6O2, colorless crystals, soluble in water, alcohol, m.p. 105 °C.
Chemical properties
1- With ferric chloride it gives green color.
2- With bromine water it gives deep red color.
3- Does not give azo dye test
4- With phthaline reaction it gives blue color.
5- It is reduces Fehling`s solution and Tollen`s reagent.
Resorcinol
Molecular formula C6H6O2, coluble in water, m.p. 110 °C.
Chemical properties
1- With ferric chloride it gives deep violet color.
2- With bromine water it gives white ppt. dissolved in excess.
3- Gives with azo dye test red ppt.
4- With phthaline reaction it gives reddish fluorescence solution.
6- With conc. Nitric acid it gives red color.
Pyrogallol
Molecular formula C6H6O3, it is plates or needles, soluble in water and alcohol, m.p. 132 °C.
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Chemical properties
1- With ferric chloride it gives reddish color and in very dil. solution of NaOH it gives violet
color.
2- Solution of pyrogallol + glycerol (solution) + conc. H2SO4 it gives reddish violet color.
3- Solution of pyrogallol + HCHO + conc. HCl gives white ppt. turns to pink.
4- It reduces Fehling s solution and Tollen`s reagent.
α- Naphthol
Molecular formula C10H8O, soluble in alcohol, ether and benzene, mp. 94 °C.
Chemical properties
1- With ferric chloride it gives greenish color at first rapidly turns violet on adding excess.
2- It decolorizes bromine water and there occurs no ppt.
3- Gives with azo dye test brownish red ppt.
4- With phthaline reaction it gives green solution.
β- Naphthol
Molecular formula C10H8O, soluble in alcohol, ether and benzene, m.p. 123°C.
Chemical properties
1- With ferric chloride it gives greenish color at first rapidly turns violet on adding excess.
2- With bromine water no ppt. is formed but the color disappears.
3- Gives with azo dye test scarlet red ppt.
4- With phthaline reaction it gives faint blue with slight fluorescence.
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10. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR ESTERS)
Esters are chemical compounds consisting of a carbonyl adjacent to an ether linkage. They are
derived by reaction of an acid with a hydroxyl compound such as an alcohol or phenol. Esters are
usually derived from an inorganic acid or organic acid in which at least one -OH (hydroxyl)
group is replaced by an –O-alkyl (alkoxy) group, and most commonly from carboxylic acids and
alcohols. That is, esters are formed by condensing an acid with an alcohol.
i. Hydroxamic acid test
O O
NH2OH R`OH
R OR` R NHOH
O O
3 FeCl3 3 HCl
R NHOH (R NHO)3Fe
Mix 1 drop of the compound in 1 mL of methanolic solution of Deep red or violet

hydroxylamine hydrochloride, add few drops of methanolic colour of the ferric
KOH to make it alkaline, heat to boil. Cool to room hydroxamate is
temperature and cautiously add 2 mL of 1M hydrochloric acid. produced

Add one drop of 5% ferric chloride solution and observe
colour.
ii. Hydrolysis test (Phenolphathalein test)
R–COO–R` R–COONa + R`–OH
Dissolve a little quantity of sample in 2 mL of methanol and A pink colour is

add few drops of dil. NaOH and one drop of phenolphthalein. produced which
A pink colour is produced, heat the test tube gently on water fades upon heating
bath and observe the colour. The colour starts to fade and
finally disappears.
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11. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR CARBONYL GROUP:
ALDEHYDE AND KETONE)
The carbonyl group is common to both aldehydes and ketones, and as a result, both classes of
compounds react similarly with many reagents. 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine is commonly used to
test for both types of compounds. However a distinguishing behavior of aldehydes is their
reaction with mild oxidizing agents which oxidize them to carboxylic acids while ketones, which
are more difficult to oxidize, remain unchanged.
Several laboratory tests that distinguish between aldehydes and ketones, therefore, take
advantage of this difference in behavior towards oxidants. One of these is Tollens' silver mirror
test, in which a silver ammonia complex ion is reduced, by aldehydes, to metallic silver.
Fehling's and Benedict's solutions are also distinguishing reagents where the Cu(II) ion,
complexed to tartarate or citrate respectively, is reduced to red cuprous oxide (Cu2O) by
aldehydes but not ketones.
Carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and ketones) are conveniently identified through a number of
easily prepared derivatives. These include oximes, phenylhdrazones, 2,4-
dinitrophenylhydrazones and semicarbazones. These derivatives are ideal because they are easily
purified, crystalline solids with sharp melting points. The mechanism of formation of these
closely related derivatives involves a typical nucleophilic addition at the carbonyl carbon
followed by elimination of a water molecule.
i. 2,4-DNP test for Carbonyl group (aldehydes & ketones)
O2 N O2N
R R
C O H2N N NO2 C N N NO2
H H
R R
2,4-Dinitrophenyl hydrazone
Add a solution of 1 or 2 drops of the sample in 2 mL Yellow/red ppt

methanol/ethanol to 3 mL of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (dinitrophenyl-
reagent. Shake vigorously, and, if no precipitate forms hydrazone)
immediately, allow the solution to stand for 15 minutes.
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ii. Sodium bisulfite addition complex (aldehydes & ketones)
C O NaHSO3 C OH
SO3Na
Place 1 mL of sodium bisulfite reagent in a test tube and add A precipitate is a

0.3 mL of the sample. Stopper the test tube and shake formed.
vigorously.
Test for Aldehydes
iii. Schiff’s test
SO3H R R
H 2N NHSO3H + O HN NHSO2
H OH
NHSO3H NHSO2
OH
COLOURLESS PINK COLOUR
To sample, add few drops of Schiff reagent and shake well. A Pink/violet colour
deep red or violet colour or pink colour indicates the presence
of aldehyde.
Note: Amines give false positive test.
iv. Tollen’s Test

R-CHO + 2[Ag(NH3)2]OH R-COONH4 + 2NH3 + H2O + 2Ag
Add one drop or a few crystals of sample to 1 mL of freshly Formation of silver

prepared Tollen`s reagent. Gentle heating can be employed if mirror or a black
no reaction is immediately observed. precipitate is a
positive test.
v. Fehling solution test

CH3CHO + 2CuO CH3COOH + Cu2O
Mix equal quantities of Fehling solution A and B in a test tube. Brown red
Add 3 drops of the sample. Place the tube in a water-bath at precipitate is a
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60° C and heat for 15 min. positive test.
vi. Test for Ketones

2,4-Dinitrobenzene test
O O
O CH2
O2 N + R CH2 N
R
O H
NaOH
NO2 NO2
O
R CH3
To sample solution in test tube add a pinch of 2,4-

Dinitrobenzene and NaOH a violet to pink colour formation Pink/violet colour
indicates ketone.
vii. Sodium Nitoprusside Test
CH3COCH3 + NaOH CH3COCH2– + [Fe(CN)5NO]– –
[Fe(CN)5NOCH2COCH3]– –
To sample solution in test tube add solution of sodium Violet colour

nitroprusside and NaOH a violet to pink colour formation
indicates ketone.
viii. Iodoform test
RCOCH3 + 3I2 + 4NaOH RCOONa + 3NaI + 3H2O + CHI3 (Iodoform)
Dissolve 5 drops or 50 mg of the sample in 2 mL of water. Formation of solid

Add 2 mL of NaOH (3M) and then slowly add 3 mL of iodine iodoform (yellow)
solution. Shake vigorously.
Aldehydes (RCHO), (ArCHO)
Formaldehyde
HCHO
Molecular formula is CH2O, colorless liquid, it has characteristic pungent odor.
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1- Schiff`s reagent test- Add 2 mL of Schiff s reagent to 2 mL cold aldehyde solution shake
vigorously and allow standing for two minutes – a deep – violet color which indicates the
presence of aldehydic group.
2- In dry test tube put 2 mL of formaldehyde with few crystals of resorcinol then add 2 mL conc.
H2SO4 carefully from the side of the tube. The red ring formed and white ppt. in aqueous layer
turns to violet red.
3- It reduces Fehling`s reagent- Add 1mL of formaldehyde solution to Fehling`s solution (1mL
of Fehling A + 1mL of Fehling B ) and heating the solution notice the blue color convert to red
color
4- Add 1% phenyl hydrazine + 2 mL of formaldehyde + few drops of sodium nitro prusside
solution in excess of NaOH. Blue color will appear then turns to green then red then brown.
5- Add diluted formaldehyde solution + 1% phenyl hydrazine + 5% 2 mL pot. ferricyanide +
conc. HCl- it gives a rose red color.
6- It gives 2, 4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine m.p 166 °C.
Acetaldehyde
CH3CHO
Molecular formula is C2H4O, colorless liquid, it has pungent, fruity odor, b.p 20 °C, miscible
with water, alcohol and ether.
1- Give violet color with chiff s reagent.
2- 2 mL aqueous sodium nitroprusside, 5 drops of NaOH and 2 mL of acetaldehyde gives a deep
win red color.
3- It responds to iodoform test
4- Boiling 2 mL of solution with 2 mL (20%) KOH give yellow ppt.
5- It reduces Fehling`s solution and Tollen`s reagents.
6- Formed white crystals by reaction with sodium bisulphate.
7- It gives 2,4- dinitrophenyl hydrazone, m.p 168 °C.
Benzaldehyde
Molecular formula C7H6O, colorless liquid, immiscible with water.
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1- It is gives Schiff s reagent test.
2- It reduces Fehling`s solution reagents
3- It gives violet color with FeCl3.
4- It decolorizes alkaline KMnO4 solution by heating, and then acidification with HCl, salicylic
acid is formed as white ppt.
5- Cannizaro reaction- Boil 1 mL of benzaldehyde with 2 mL of NaOH and cool the solution
then acidify with HCl, white precipitate of benzoic acid is formed.
Ketones (RCOR), (ArCOR)

Acetone
Molecular formula is C3H6O, colorless liquid, it has characteristic pleasant smell, miscible with
water, alcohol, and ether.
1- Colours test.
- To 1 mL of sodium nitroprusside with 0.5 mL of NaOH add 1 mL of acetone and notice
appearance of red colour.
- Add 1 mL of acetone to 1 mL of sodium nitroprusside with 0.5 mL of pyridine and notice
appearance of blue colour.
- To 1 mL of acetone with 0.5 mL of NaOH add 0.5 gm of m-dinitrobenzene and notice the
appearance of red colour.
2- Iodoform test. Add 3-4 drops of iodine solution and then NaOH solution drop by drop to the
sample and warm the brown color of iodine disappear and a yellow ppt. is formed.
3- Ding`s test. Addition of 2 mL of acetone and 2 mL of acidic solution of mercury sulphate then
heating on water bath produce heavy white precipitate.
4- To 2 mL of standard sodium bisulphite add few drops of acetone. White crystals are formed.
5- Oxidation test. Addition of 1 mL of acetone to 2 mL of acidic KMnO4 solution and heating
lead to disappear of violet color of permanganate.
6- 2,4-Dinitrophenyl hydrazine test. To 3 mL of alcoholic solution of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
add 1 mL of acetone and heating the mixture in water bath and notice formation of yellow
precipitate.
Acetophenone
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Molecular formula is C8H8O, colorless liquid, it has characteristic sweet smell. It is sparingly
soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform.
Chemical properties
1- It is responds to iodoform test.
2- Orange color is produced on dissolving in conc. H2SO4.
3- With 2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine, it gives phenyl hydrazone of acetophenone having m.p 250
o
C.
Benzophenone
Molecular formula is C13H10O, m.p 48.5 °C, colorless solid, insoluble in water, but soluble in
alcohol and ether.
Chemical properties
1- Dissolve benzophenone in conc. H2SO4, it gives yellow solution.
2- Fusing the substance with sodium metal produces blue color.
3- It gives phenyl hydrazone with 2,4-dinitro phenyl hydrazine.
4- Boiling the solid with NaOH gives oil drops.
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12. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR PRIMARY, SECONDARY
AND TERTIARY AMINES)
Amines are basic organic compounds that contain nitrogen and may be considered as derivatives
of ammonia. They are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary, depending on the number of
alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom. Like ammonia, amines are electron donors and
behave both as bases and as nucleophiles. Alkyl amines are considerably stronger bases than aryl
amines. The diminished basicity of aryl amines is attributed to the appreciable overlap of the
lone pair with the pi-electrones of the benzene ring making them less available for donation.
Amines form hydrogen bonds but not as strongly as alcohols. Nitrogen is less electronegative
than oxygen. Tertiary amines cannot hydrogen bond to each other. Amines have boiling points
between alkanes and alcohols. Tertiary amines boil lower then 10 or 20 of similar molecular
weight. All amines can form hydrogen bonds with water. Amines up to 6 carbons long are water
soluble due to this hydrogen bonding. Water solubility decreases as the length of the
hydrocarbon portion of the molecule increases.
Amines are classified by the number of carbons directly bonded to the nitrogen atom: A primary
amine has one (RNH2 = 1°); A secondary amine has two (R2NH = 2°); A tertiary amine has three
(R3N = 3°).

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i. Test for Primary amines (1 amines)
Carbylamine test (Isocyanide test): This test is used to distinguish 1o amines from
2o and 3o amines. It is given by both 1o aliphatic and 1o aromatic amines.
Aliphatic amine
RNH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH R - NC + 3KCl + 3H2O
NH2 NC
Aromatic amine
+ CHCl3 + 3KOH + 3KCl + 3H2O
To sample, add alcoholic KOH and 2 drops of chloroform and

heat gently. An intolerable offensive smell (phenyl cyanide) Offensive smell
indicates primary amine.
ii. Azodye test
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OH
HO
NaNO2
NH2 N2Cl N N
HCl NaOH
Aryl diazonium
chloride
Azo dye
Dissolve a little sample in 2 mL of conc. HCl, dilute with

water & cool in ice. Dissolve sodium nitrite in water & add the
solution dropwise to the cold solution nitrite in water and cool Red colour dye
again. Add this solution drop wise to the cold solution of
alkaline phenol (β naphthol).
iii. Test for Secondary amines (2o amines)
Secondary amines do not show carbylamine and azodye test. They can be identified by
nitrous acid reaction and Liebermann Nitroso reaction.
Nitrous acid reaction (for aliphatic secondary amines)
R R
H2SO4
NH + HNO2 N N O + H 2O HONO
R' R'
To organic Sample add 1mL dil. HCl and cool under tap water. Yellow oil
Add 2mL NaNO2 solution and shake gradually. Separation of
yellow oil indicates aliphatic secondary amine.
iv. Liebermann Nitroso reaction: (for aromatic secondary amines)
This test is given only by 2o amines (both aliphatic and aromatic). 2o Amine is
converted into nitroso amine by treating the amine with HNO 2. On warming with
phenol and conc. H2SO4, brown or red colour is formed at first, which changes to blue
then to green. Colour changes to red on dilution and further to greenish blue or violet
on treatment with alkali.
R R
H2SO4
NH + HNO2 N N O + H2O HONO
R'
R'
HO
HO
HO N O HO NO
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Take organic sample add 1mL dilute HCl and cool under tap
water. Add NaNO2 solution and shake gradually, yellow oil
separates. Add sulfuric acid and phenol, warm gently for few Green to deep blue
seconds green to deep blue colour is obtained. Add water colour
colour changes to red which turns blue again on addition of
NaOH.
v. Test for Tertiary amines (3o amines)
Tertiary amines do not show carbylamine and azo-dye test. They can be identified by
colour reaction with sodium nitrite.
Sodium nitrite test
H3C NaNO2 H3C
N N NO
HCl
H3C H3C
p-Nitroso dimetyl aniline
Take organic sample and add 1mL dilute HCl, and cool under tap water. Add NaNO2
solution and shake gradually.
i. If no reaction happens it indicates aliphatic tertiary amine.
ii. If green or brown colour appears it indicates aromatic tertiary amine.
Aromatic amines
Aniline
Physical properties: Molecular formula is C6H7N, colorless to yellow liquid, b.p.184° C,
sparingly soluble in water, when aniline is exposed to air it is darkness in color and become
black.
1- Azo dye test: Dissolve aniline with 2.5 mL of conc. HCl, cool and dilute with about 3 mL
H2O, cool in ice bath and add with shaking 2 mL of diluted NaNO2 solution. Then cool and add
this diazotized solution to cooled solution of β-naphthol dissolved in 10 % NaOH, a scarlet ppt.
is appeared.
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2- Add 2 drops of aniline to dil. H2SO4, then add K2Cr2O7solution, a green blue or black ppt. is
formed due to oxidation.
3- With FeCl3, solution of aniline gives pale green color.
4- Shake 2 drops of aniline with 5 mL of water; add few drops of NaOCl solution, a purple color
is formed which soon turns brown.
o-Toludine
Molecular formula is C7H9N, liquid, b.p. 199° C, sparingly soluble in water but soluble in
mineral acids.
1- In azo dye test: it gives orange or red ppt.
2- With FeCl3, gives greenish color.
3- Shake 2 drops of o-toludine with 5 mL of alcohol; add few drops of NaOCl solution, a brown
color is formed.
p-Toludine
Molecular formula is C7H9N, solid, mp.45° C, sparingly soluble in water but soluble in mineral
acids.
1- In azodye test: it gives orange or red ppt.
2- With FeCl3, gives brown color.
3- Shake 2 drops of p-toludine with 5 mL of alcohol
4- Add few drops of NaOCl solution, a yellow color is formed.
α – Naphthyl amine
Molecular formula is C10H9N, colorless solid, when exposed to air it becomes violet, mp. 48-50
°C, sparingly soluble in water and soluble in mineral acids.
1- In azo dye test: it gives orange or red ppt.
2- With FeCl3, gives blue color.
3- conc. HCl + H2O + FeSO4, it gives green ppt.
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Aliphatic amines
Glycine
Molecular formula is C2H5NO2, colorless crystalline solid, soluble in water; it exhibits acidic and
basic characters.
Chemical reactions:
1- It does not give nitration test.
2- Gives weak acidity test.
3- Solution + copper acetate, it gives blue color.
4- Solution + FeCl3, it gives red color.
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13. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR ANILIDES)
i. Carbylamine test (Isocyanide test)
To sample add alcoholic KOH and 2 drops of chloroform in a An intolerable
test tube and heat gently. offensive smell
ii. Tafels Test

To sample add conc. H2SO4 and shake add pinch of potassium
dichromate. A red or violet colour is obtained. Leave for few A red or violet colour
minutes the colour changes to green.
iii. Hydrolysis test

H
N HCl NaNO2
NH2 N2Cl
O HCl
Aryl diazonium
chloride
OH
NaOH
HO
N N
Azo dye
To sample, add dil. HCl, boil and cool. Add NaNO2 solution, An orange red dye is
cool again & add cold alkaline β-naphthol solution. produced.
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14. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR AMIDES)
Amides are generally derived from amines. They also give some chemical reactions of amines.
Variety of medicinal compounds has amide linkage in their structure. The amide linkage -
CONH- interacts with different enzymes and bio-molecules in the body thereby affecting the
biochemical processes.

i. Sodium hydroxide test
R-CONH2 + NaOH R-COONa + NH3
To sample, add 1 mL of aqueous NaOH and heat it.

Smell of ammonia
Keep the moist red litmus on the mouth of test tube.
Litmus turns blue
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15. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR NITROSO GROUP)
Presence of nitroso group in compounds may result in potential bioactivity. Several drugs have
nitroso linkage in their structure.

i. Mullikens Test
RNO2 + 4[H] + Zn + NH4Cl RNHOH + H2O
RNHOH + 2Ag(NH3)2OH RNO + 2H2O + 2Ag + 4NH3
Take sample in a test tube, add alcohol and NH 4Cl solution, add a Grey/black silver
pinch of zinc dust, boil, cool and filter. To the filtrate add Tollen`s mirror is produced.
reagent.
ii. Azodye test
HCl NaNO2
NH2 N2Cl
NO2
SnCl2 HCl
Aryl diazonium
chloride
OH
NaOH
HO
N N
Azo dye
To the sample, add conc. HCl and water and stannous chloride. Heat A red coloured dye
on water bath for 10-15 min. Filter and cool to 0-5°C, to the filtrate is obtained
add NaNO2 solution dropwise and cool again. Add this solution drop
wise to the cold solution of alkaline β-naphthol.
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16. FUNCTIONAL GROUP TEST (TEST FOR CARBOHYDRATES)
Carbohydrates may be classified as reducing and non-reducing sugars. There are several
classifications for carbohydrates. Table sugar is sucrose which is a disaccharide.
i. Molisch’s Test
Violet colour
Place 2 mL of the carbohydrate solution in a test tube, add 1 drop of
ring at the
Molisch’s reagent (10% α-naphthol in ethanol).
junction
Add 1-2 mL of conc. H2SO4 down the side of the test tube, so that it
between the two
forms a layer at the bottom of the tube.
layers
ii. Fehling’s test or Benedict’s test

To 1 mL of Fehling’s solution A (aqueous solution of CuSO4) add 1 A red precipitate
mL of Fehling solution B (solution of sodium potassium tartrate). of cuprous oxide
Add 2 mL of the sugar solution, mix well and boil. is obtained.
CHO(CHOH)4CH2OH + 2Cu2+ + 5OH- → COOH(CHOH)4CH2OH + Cu2O + 3H2O

Glucose Gluconic acid
iii. Barfoed’s test A brick-red
To 1-2 mL of Barfoed’s reagent, add an equal volume of sugar cuprous oxide
solution. Boil for 5 min in a water bath and allow to stand for a precipitate is
while. formed.
Tollen’s test
sample + Tollen’s reagent (amm. silver nitrate solution). Heat on
water bath. A silver mirror is obtained the walls of the test tube
CHO(CHOH)4CH2OH + 2[Ag(NH3)2]+ + 3OH- → COOH(CHOH)4CH2OH+ 4NH3 + 2Ag ↓
+ 2H2O
Glucose Gluconic acid
Osazone test
Time taken for
Place 0.2 gm of the sample in a test tube and add 0.4 g of
precipitate
phenylhydrazine hydrochloride, 0.6 gm of crystallized sodium
formation:
iv. acetate, and 4 mL of distilled water. Place the test tube in a beaker of
Fructose- 2 min;
boiling water. Note the time that the test tube was immersed and the
glucose- 4-5
time of the precipitation.
min; sucrose- 30
min
OH H NHC6H5
H2C C
3 H2NNHC6H5 H2NC6H5 NH3 2H2O
R O R NHC6H5
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17. IDENTIFICATION AND REACTIONS OF HYDROCARBONS
Hydrocarbons, compounds which contain only carbon and hydrogen, can be classified into
several types, depending on their structure. Aliphatic hydrocarbons are divided into three classes:
alkanes have only single bond. Aliphatic hydrocarbons are divided into three classes: alkanes
have only single bonds, and are said to be saturated; alkenes and alkynes have carbon-carbon
double or triple bonds, and are said to be unsaturated.
Aromatic hydrocarbons are cyclic compounds whose structure is related to that of benzene, with
six -electrons in a six-member ring. Aliphatic Hydrocarbons such as Alkanes are relatively inert
to chemical oxidizing agents such as neutral or alkaline permanganate, where alkenes are readily
oxidized at room temperature. Hydrocarbons are divided into two categories. Solids and liquids
some examples of solid hydrocarbons are (naphthalene, Anthracene) and liquid hydrocarbons are
(toluene, benzene, n-hexane).
TESTS:-
All tests should be carried out in dry test tubes, and observations should be recorded on the
report sheet as each experiment is performed.
(A) Solubility of hydrocarbons

Add about 2 mL of water in a small test tube and add 2 or 3 drops of the hydrocarbon to be
tested. Shake the mixture to determine whether the hydrocarbon is soluble (a colorless second
layer may be hard to see). Record the results.
(B) Bromine Test

In a small test tube, add 1 mL of hydrocarbon to (3-4 mL) of 2% bromine in carbon tetra
chloride. Shake well and observe after two or three minutes.
If the bromine is not decolorized then perform the following test-
Prepare a second similar tube and place the tube in your laboratory locker and the other in bright
sunlight. Allow both tubes to stand for ten to fifteen minutes and compare them. Observe the
color of each tube, and whether or not hydrogen bromide was evolved and record the results.
(C) Aqueous Potassium Permanganate (Baeyer's Test)
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In a small test tube, add 1 mL of hydrocarbon to a mixture of 3 mL of dilute potassium
permanganate solution (0.5 % KMnO4 solution) and 3 mL of dilute sodium carbonate solution
(10% Na2CO3 solution) and shake the tube for 1-2 minutes, and note the results. If the colure of
KMnO4 changes it is cyclohexene, and if colorless then it is alkane or aromatic hydrocarbon.
(D) Sulfuric Acid Test
In a small test tube add 1 mL of hydrocarbon, cautiously and with gentle shaking to about 3 mL
of concentrated sulfuric acid. Shake the tubes well and note the results. Observe whether heat
evolved and whether the hydrocarbon dissolves. Discard the contents by pouring them into a
beaker containing at least 50 mL of water. Although alkanes are inert to cold, concentrated
sulfuric acid, alkenes react by addition. The product alkyl hydrogen sulfate is soluble in
concentrated sulfuric acid.
DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN ALKANES AND AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
Reaction of hydrocarbons with aluminum chloride
The reaction of aromatic hydrocarbons with aluminum chloride (AlCl3) and chloroform (CHCl3)
to produce a brightly colored compound is known as a Friedel-Crafts reaction.
1- Place 2 mL of CHCl3 into clean and dry small test tube.
2- Add two drops of the unknown hydrocarbon to test tube and gently swirl the tube.
3- Add 0.5 gm of AlCl3 so that some of the solid strikes the side of the tube wall that is moisten
with the unknown hydrocarbon
If a brightly colored compound is obtained then it is aromatic hydrocarbon. If no brightly colored
compound then it is an alkane (n-hexane).
BENZENE
C6H6, Colorless liquid, b.p 80 ºC, immiscible with water.
Reactions of benzene
1- Freezing test:
Place 1 mL of benzene in dry test tube then cool it in ice, it is solidified to a colorless crystalline
solid, which melts to a liquid when the tube is warmed by hand.
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2- Nitration test:
Add 1 mL of benzene gradually to a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and sulphuric acid.
Shake the mixture, it becomes hot (cool if necessary).pour the mixture into a beaker, which
contain 50 mL cold water yellow oil of nitrobenzene is separated at the bottom of the beaker.
3- Sulfonation reaction:
Add 1 mL of benzene to 5 mL of sulphuric acid and heat the mixture on water bath using a
condenser. Observe that benzene disappear gradually. Cool then pour the liquid into cold water,
a homogeneous solution of benzene sulphonic acid is obtained, which is water – soluble.
4- Bromination test:
Add 2 mL of liquid brome to 1 mL of benzene in test tube and then add small species of iron to
the mixture and notice the disappearance of liquid brome color. Then the mixture is poured onto
ice water and notice formation of oily layer from bromobenzene.
TOLUENE
C7H8, Clear liquid, b.p 110 ºC, water insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint Thinners.
Reactions of Toluene
1 - Freezing test:
Toluene does not solidify readily like benzene and temperature must be reduced to –93 ºC to
form solid.
2 –Oxidation test:
Add 2 mL of toluene to solution of (potassium dichromate in conc. Sulphuric acid) and heat the
mixture gently under reflux for 3 hours. Remove the excess of dichromate by passing sulphur
dioxide gas in the solution then neutralize it with a saturated solution of sodium carbonate.
Concentrate the alkaline solution by evaporation then acidify it with dil.H2SO4. Filter the formed
benzoic acid and determine its melting point.
3- Nitration test:
Add 1 mL of toluene gradually to a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and sulphuric acid. Shake
the mixture, it becomes hot. Heat gently then cool and pour the mixture into a beaker, which
contain 50 mL cold water yellow heavy oil of nitro toluene is separated at the bottom of the
beaker.
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NAPHTHALENE
C10H8, White solid crystals, Bp: 80.26 °C, insoluble in water but soluble in acetone.
Reactions of naphthalene:
1- Nitration test:
Dissolve by heating 0.5 gm of naphthalene in 3mL of glacial acetic acid. Then cool the solution.
Add 1 mL of conc. Nitric acid and heat the mixture gently for one minute. Cool and pour the
solution into baker containing cold water. Yellow solid of nitro naphthalene is separated.
2- Sulfonation test:
Add conc. Sulphuric acid gradually to naphthalene at 160 ºC and keep the temperature constant
at this temperature for 10 minutes. Leave the mixture aside for some times to cool, then pour it
carefully into a beaker containing cold water, β-naphthalene sulphonic acid separated as solid
hydrate, recrystallize by adding half its weight of water at 70 C then adding 1/6 its weight of
conc. Hydrochloric acid salt of β-naphthalene sulphonic acid is separated.
3- Picrate formation:
Add concentrated solution of (picric acid in acetone) to concentrated solution of naphthalene in
acetone and shake the mixture well then put it aside for some times. Yellow needles of
naphthalene picrate are formed.
ANTHRACENE
C14H10, Colorless liquid, b.p: 218 ºC, insoluble in water but soluble in acetone.
Reactions of anthracene:
1 – Oxidation reaction:
Dissolve 1 gm of anthracene in acetic acid then add 3 mL of sulfuric acid. Add 4 mL of solution
of potassium dichromate. Cooling the mixture and poured onto cold water lead to formation of
yellow precipitate of anthraquinone.
2- Picrate formation:
Add concentrated solution of (picric acid in acetone) to a hot concentrated solution of anthracene
in acetone. Heat the red solution on the water bath for few seconds then pour it in evaporating
dish and leave it for some time. Red crystals of anthracene picrate appear.
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18. DERIVATIVES PREPARATION
The preliminary examination and group identification tests indicate the particular class
(functional group) to which an unknown organic compound may belong. Identification and
characterization of the structures of unknown substances are an important part of organic
chemistry. Further characterisation and identification depends on the selection and preparation of
a suitable solid derivative and accurate determination of its melting point. Conversion of the
unknown to a solid derivative of known melting point will often provide final confirmation of
structure.
Derivatives preparation of some important classes of organic compounds is given below.
1. CARBOXYLIC ACIDS:
a) Amide derivative:
Place 0.5-1 gm of dry into a flask fitted with a reflux condenser, add 2.5-5 mL of redistilled
thionyl chloride and reflux gently for 30 minutes remove the excess of thionyl chloride by
distillation. Treat the acid chloride with excess of ammonia solution and warm for a few min. If
no solid separates on cooling, evaporate to dryness on a water bath. Recrystallize the crude
amide from water or dil. ethanol and determine the melting point.
Excess
RCOOH + SOCl2 RCOCl RCONH2
NH3
b) Benzylamide derivative:
Many acids when heated directly with benzylamine in the presence of NH4Cl as a catalyst give
the corresponding N-benzylamides.
Heat together under reflux 0.5 gm of compound, 3mL of benzylamine and 0.15 gm of NH4Cl for
30-45 min. Cool, shake with about 10 mL of water and filter off the solid. Re-crystallise from
ethanol and determine the melting point.
NH4Cl
RCOOH + H2N- CH2. C6H5 RCONHCH2-C6H5
 In case of oxalic acid: urea/ calcium oxalate:

Add CaCl2 / urea solution to a neutral solution of an oxalate a white precipitate of cal. Oxalate is
formed which is filtered off.
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COO-Na+ COO-Ca2+
+ CaCl2
- +
COO Na COO-Ca2+
 In case of salicylic acid: acetyl derivative:
Boil under reflux 1gm of compound + 4 mL of acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride- acetic acid
mixture (equal volumes) for 10 min. Pour it in to cold water. Filter off the acetyl derivative
(acetyl salicylic acid) and determine the melting point.
OH O-COCH3
ACOH
+ CH3COCl
COOH COOH
2. PHENOLS:
a) Benzoate derivatives:
Suspend 1 gm (or 1 mL) of the substance in 20 mL of 5% NaOH solution in a well- stoppered
flask, add 2 mL of benzoyl chloride drop wise at a time, with constant shaking and cooling in
water (if necessary). Shake vigorously for 5-10 min until the odour of benzoyl chloride has
disappeared. Filter off the solid benzoyl derivative, wash it with a little cold water and re-
crystallise it from ethanol and determine the melting point.
Alternatively, dissolve 1 gm (or 1 mL) of the substance in 3 mL of dry pyridine and add 0.5-1
mL of benzoyl chloride. After initial reaction has subsided, warm the mixture over a small flame
for a min or two and pour, with vigorous stirring, into 10-15 mL of water. Allow the ppt. to
settle, decant the supernatant liquid, stir the residue thoroughly with 5-10 mL of sodium
carbonate solution, filter and Recrystallize from ethanol and determine the melting point.
COCl COOAr
Pyridine
Ar-OH +
b) Toluene-p-sulphonates:
Toluene-p-sulphonyl chloride reacts readily with phenols to yield toluene-p-sulphonates.
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Ar-OH + ClSO2 CH3 Ar-O-SO2 CH3
Mix 1 gm (or 1 mL) of the substance with 2.5 mL of dry pyridine, add 2 gm of toluene-p-
sulphonyl chloride and heat on a water bath for 15 min. Pour into 25 mL of cold water and stir
until the oil solidifies. Filter, wash with cold dil. HCl (to remove pyridine), with cold dil. NaOH
(to remove any phenol present), and then with cold water. Recrystallize from methanol or
3. ALDEHYDES AND KETONES:

a) 2,4-Dinitro-phenyl (2,4-DNP) derivatives:
Warm 2,4-Dinitrophenyl hydrazine (2,4-DNP) solution and add the solution of carbonyl
compound in a small volume in methanol or ether. If no solid separates with in 10min, dilute the
solution carefully with 1M H2SO4. Collect the solid by filtration and wash it with a little aq.
methanol. Recrystallize it from ethanol and determine the melting point.
(OR)
Alternatively, to the clear solution obtained by warming 0.5 gm of 2,4-DNP, 1 mL of con. HCl
and 8-10 mL of ethanol, add 0.25 gm of the carbonyl compound and heat to boiling. Allow,
cooling to room temperature, filtering off the solid, recrystallize it from ethanol and determine
the melting point.
Commonly for the preparation of 2,4-DNP derivatives, dissolve the carbonyl compound (0.5 gm)
in 5 mL of ethanol, and add the calculated volume of the reagent. If a ppt. does not form
immediately, dilute with a little water. Collect the derivative and determine the melting point.
NO2 NO2
=O + H2N-NH NO2 C N-NH NO2
b) Phenyl hydrazones:
Dissolve 0.5 gm of phenyl hydrazine hydrochloride and 0.8 gm of sodium acetate in 5 mL of
water, and add a solution of 0.2-0.4 gm of carbonyl compound in a little ethanol. Shake the
mixture until a clear solution is obtained and add a little more ethanol, if necessary. Warm on a
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water bath for 10-15 min and cool. Filter off the crystalline derivative and recrystallize it from
dil ethanol or water and determine the melting point.
=O + H2N-NH C N-NH
c) Oximes: (Water insoluble aldehydes or ketones )

Reflux a mixture of 0.5 gm of carbonyl compound, 0.5 gm of hydroxylamine hydrochloride, 5
mL of ethanol and 0.5 mL of pyridine on water bath for 30-45 min. Remove the ethanol by
evaporation on water bath. Add 5 mL of water to the cooled residue. Cool in ice bath and stir
until the oxime crystallizes. Filter off the solid, wash it with a little water and dry in desiccators.
Recrystallize from ethanol and determine the melting point.
Pyridine
C=O + H2N OH.HCl C=N -OH
EtOH
4) ESTERS:
a) Benzylamide derivative:
Heat together under reflux 1 gm of compound, 3 mL of benzylamine and 0.15 gm of NH4Cl for
30-45 min. Cool, shake with about 10mL of water and filter off the solid. Recrystallize from
NH4Cl
R-COOR' + H2NCH2-C6H5 RCONH-CH2-C6H5 + R'OH
b) Ester exchange reaction:

To about 1 mL of ester add about 0.5 gm of 3,5-dinitro benzoic acid and 0.25 mL of con. H2SO4.
Heat the mixture gently under reflux for 5 min. Add very carefully about 10 mL of water, make
alkaline with NaOH and filter off the solid, dry, and determine the melting point.
NO2 NO2
Con. H2SO4
RCOOR' + HOOC ROOC + R'OH
NO2
NO2
5) CARBOHYDRATES:
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a) Osazone formation:
b) p-Nitrophenyl hydrazones:
Heat the compound (sugar; glucose) with ethanol, add p-nitrophenyl hydrazine and heat the
suspension until the reaction appears complete. The p-nitrophenyl hydrazones soon separates.
Filter preferably after standing overnight, wash with a little cold ethanol.
H -C=O NO2
CH=N.NH
+ H2 N.NH NO2
CHOH
4 CHOH
4
CH2OH
CH2OH
6) HYDROCARBONS:
Picrate derivatives:
Are usually prepared by adding hot solution of the compound in ethanol to a cold saturated
ethanolic solution of picric acid, warm and allow to cool; the derivative separate in crystalline
condition. It is filtered off, washed with a little ether, dry and determine the melting point.
Quantity of compound and picric acid should be equimolar.
7) AMIDES:
a) Hydrolysis:
Place together about 1gm of compound and 10mL of 10% NaOH solution. Fit a reflux condenser
and boil gently for about 20min. Cool the flask, add an excess of dil. H2SO4 and cool thoroughly.
Filter off the solid and determine the melting point.
dil. H2SO4
RCONH 2 + NaOH RCOONa RCOOH
b) N-Benzylamide:
Heat together under reflux 1 gm of amide, 3 mL of benzylamine and 0.15 gm of NH4Cl for 30-45
min. Cool, shake with about 10mL of water and filter off the solid and determine the melting
point.
RCONH 2 + H2N-CH2-C6H5 RCONH -CH2-C6H5 + NH3
In case of urea:
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Urea nitrate/oxalate: Prepare a conc. solution of urea.
a) To one portion, add few drops of conc. HNO3, the white crystalline urea nitrate is
precipitated.
b) To another portion, add conc. aq. oxalic acid solution, white crystals of urea oxalate
separate.
8) AMINES:
a) Acetyl derivative:
1 mL of aniline is added to 3 mL of acetyl chloride, a vigorous reaction occurs and a solid mass
is formed. Add just sufficient water (about 15 mL) to dissolve the solid completely on boiling.
On cooling, crystals of acetyl derivative separate out.
R-NH2 + CH3COCl RNHCOCH3
b) Benzoyl derivatives:
A mixture of 1mL of amine, 15mL of 10% NaOH solution and 1.5mL of benzoyl chloride is
shaken. Benzoyl derivative separates out.
NaOH
R-NH2 + C6H5COCl RNHCOC6H5
9) ANILIDES OR SUBSTITUTED AMIDES:

a) With 10% sulphuric acid:
Reflux 1 gm of compound (eg. acetanilide) with 20 mL of 10% sulphuric acid for 1-2 h. Cool the
residue, render it alkaline with 20% NaOH solution, cool and extract with ether. Distilled of the
ether and examine the ether sue for an amine.
H2SO4 NaOH/ether
C6H5 NH COCH3 C6H5NH3+HSO4- + CH3COOH C6H5NH2
b) With 70% sulphuric acid:

Reflux 1 gm of compound (eg. benzanilide) with 10-15 mL of 70% sulphuric acid for 30 min.
Allow to cool and wash down any acid, which has sublimed in to the condenser with hot water.
Filter off the acid, wash it with water and determine the melting point.
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H2SO4 NaOH/ether
C6H5 NH COC6H5 C6H5NH3+HSO4- + C6H5COOH C6H5NH2
10) NITRO COMPOUND:

Nitro derivative:
Add about 0.5 gm of compound to 2 mL conc. sulphuric acid. Introduce 2 mL of concentrated
nitric acid drop by drop with shaking after each addition. Attach a reflux condenser to the flask
and heat on a cooling water bath 50 ˚C for 5 min. Pour the reaction mixture on to a beaker
containing the cubes and collect the precipitated solid by filtration. Recrystallize from dil.
11) THIOAMIDE (THIOUREA):

Benzyl thiouronium chloride:
Thiourea unlike urea, readily react in the tautomeric form in the presence of suitable reagents
particularly alkyl halides. Thus benzyl chloride reacts with thiourea in ethanolic solution to give
benzyl thiouronium chloride.
NH2 NH2
ethanol
C6H5 CH2Cl + HH2S-C
C6H5CH2 S Cl-
NH
NH2+
Add 4 mL of benzyl chloride and 2.5 gm of thiourea to 5-10 mL of ethanol in a flask with a
reflux condenser. Warm the mixture on the water bath with gentle shaking until the reaction
occurs and effervescence subsides; then boil the mixture under reflux for 30 min. Cool the clear
solution in ice water, filter of the crystalline deposit of the benzyl thiouronium chloride, wash it
with ice cold ethyl acetate.
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SYNTHESIS OF SOME IMPORTANT COMPOUNDS / DRUGS
In the experiments of pharmaceutical organic chemistry, synthesis is also an important part. The
students should learn the basic synthesis techniques involving acetylation, halogenations,
hydrolysis, nitration, diazotization, reduction, cyclization, etc. Thus, syntheses of some important
drugs or compounds are also provided in the following pages.
19. SYNTHESIS OF ASPIRIN
Aspirin is also known as acetyl salicylic acid. It is a widely used drug in modern society. It is an
analgesic (pain killer), a powerful antipyretic (fever-reducing) and an anti-inflammatory
(swelling-reducing) substance. Salicylic acid (which is a constituent of certain plants) is itself an
analgesic and was originally administered as sodium salicylate. Since salicylic acid has an
irritating effect on the stomach lining, chemists sought a modification which would retain its
properties while decreasing the adverse side effects. Conversion to the ester satisfied this
requirement and acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) proved to be as effective as sodium salicylate
without the irritation typical of phenolic compounds. Aspirin gets, however, hydrolyzed to
salicylic acid in the alkaline medium of the intestines.
Aspirin is obtained from salicylic acid by simple acetylation with acetic anhydride or acetyl
chloride in the presence of sulfuric acid as catalyst. Because of its low solubility in water (0.25 g/
100 mL) it is isolated from the reaction mixture by precipitation with water.
PROCEDURE:-
Place 3.0 gm (0.02 mol) of salicylic acid in a 100 mL Erlenmeyer flask and add, with constant
stirring, 6 mL of acetic anhydride (fume hood) followed by 1 mL of concentrated sulfuric acid.
Stir the mixture gently observing the rise in temperature to 70-80 °C while the salicylic acid
dissolves.
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After 15 minutes the solution cools by itself to 35-45 °C and a solid mass of aspirin forms. Pour
35 mL of ice cold water over the contents of the flask to hydrolyze excess acetic anhydride and
to complete the precipitation of aspirin. Collect the crude aspirin using a Buchner funnel and
wash with ice-cold water. Air-dry the product, weight, and calculate the yield. Also determine its
melting point.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
OH OCOCH3
Acetic anhydride
COOH COOH
Salicylic acid Aspirin
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20. SYNTHESIS OF OIL OF WINTERGREEN
Methyl salicylate is also known as Oil of Wintergreen. It is prepared by the combination of

methyl alcohol and salicylic acid in the presence of H2SO4. This process is known as
esterification. In contrast to other salicylate, it is not used internally as it can induce vomiting,
gastritis and systemic toxicity.
PROCEDURE: -
A solution of salicylic acid (17 gm) absolute methyl alcohol (30 mL) and conc. H2SO4 (5 mL) is
refluxed for 3 hr under anhydrous condition. Excess ethanol is removed by distillation (steam
bath) and the residual product is poured into water. Methyl salicylate is extracted with ether. The
ether extract is washed with Na2CO3 solution (till free of acid) and finally with water. It is dried
and distilled.
Characteristic smell of methyl salicylate (oil of Wintergreen) is obtained from the product.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
OH OH
H2SO4
+ CH3OH
COOH COOCH3
Salicylic acid Methanol Methyl Salicylate
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21. SYNTHESIS OF p–BROMO-ACETANILIDE BY HALOGENATION
(BROMINATION)
Halogenation of aromatic compound is an e.g of electrophillic aromatic substitution reaction i.e.

chlorination or bromination of benzene. The major role of halogen carriers is to generate a
brominium ion electrophile that eventually attacks the nucleus at the particular site of maximum
electron density.
Acetanilide can be easily brominated with bromine in glacial acetic acid. In this reaction small
amount of o–bromo acetanilide is also formed which being more soluble in alcohol can be
removed during crystallization of para bromo acetanilide with the liberation of a mole of
hydrogen bromide (-NHCOCH3) is an ortho, para directing function. Hence the incoming bromo
mostly shall yield both ortho & para isomers. The later is produced predominately up to 90% as a
white solid.
PROCEDURE:-
Take 1 gm finely powdered acetanilide in 5 mL cold glacial acetic acid containing 250 mL of
conical flask. Chill the content of conical flask then immediately add 6.5 mL of bromine solution
from the burette drop wise very slowly with vigorous shaking in chilled content of conical flask.
After mixing & shaking, allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 25 minutes. Then
pour the pale reddish orange solution which may contain some crystal of para-bromo-acetanilide
into a large excess amount i.e. about 60 mL of cold water where upon the para-bromo-acetanilide
will rapidly crystallize out. Stir these crystals thoroughly & wash with the water to eliminate
acetic acid, unchanged bromine etc. & then filter, wash well with cold water, drain & finally
Recrystallize. The melting point is about 167o C & yield is about 1 gm. The crude product may
be recrystallized from the rectified spirit either at room temperature or slightly warming it in
electric water bath. The yield of pure coloured para-bromo-acetanilide is slightly reduced.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
NHCOCH3 NHCOCH3
Bromine
Acetic acid
Br
Acetanilide p-Bromo-acetanilide
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22. SYNTHESIS OF OXALIC ACID FROM SUCROSE
Oxalic acid is formed by the reaction between sucrose (cane sugar) and conc. HNO3. It is a
colourless compound and poisonous in nature. Its melting point is 101oC.
PROCEDURE:-
Take 10 gm cane sugar in a round bottom flask then add 50 mL HNO3, then heat on the water
bath. After 15 min, pour the reaction mixture into a conical flask. Allow the mixture to evaporate
and reduce its volume to 10 mL. Now add 20 mL ice cold water into the conical flask. When
crystals are formed, filter and recrystallize.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
C12H22O11 + 18[O] 6 (COOH)2 + 5 H2O

from Nitric
Sucrose acid Oxalic acid
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23. SYNTHESIS OF ANILINE FROM NITROBENZENE
In aromatic electrophilic substitution, in which –NH2 group directs the next incoming group to
ortho and para positions in the same molecule. Therefore, amino group is called as ortho & para
director, other examples include –OH, -OR, Cl, Br, etc.
Aniline also known as phenyl amine, an aromatic amine, is prepared by reduction of

nitrobenzene with as a catalyst in gaseous phase. It is a colourless liquid. its boiling point is
184oC.it has a paints characteristic odour. It is sparingly soluble in the water but readily soluble
in ethanol, ether and chloroform.
PROCEDURE:-
Take 25 gm of tin a round bottomed flask, and 15.5 mL of nitrobenzene is added & fit in the
reflux condenser. 10 mL of conc. HCl is then poured & flask is shaken. Then the reaction
mixture is refluxed for 1h. Then the flask was reacted on water bath & then solution was made
alkaline by adding 50mL NaOH after it was being cooled by adding crushed ice.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
NO2 NH2
HCl
Nitrobenzene Aniline
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24. SYNTHESIS OF PHENYTOIN
Phenytoin is an antiepileptic drug. It is synthesized in two steps starting from benzoin. Pinacole-
pinacolone mechanism is involved in its synthesis.
PROCEDURE:-
Step-1: Preparation of benzil from benzoin.
Heat a mixture of benzoic (1 gm), glacial acetate acid (15 mL) & conc. HNO3 (25 mL) in a
beaker on boiling water bath for 1 hr then pour down the content into cold water with shaking.
Filter out the product, wash & recrystallized with methanol.
Step-2: Preparation of phenytoin from benzil.
Take benzil & urea in 30 % aq. NaOH solution. Add ethanol & heat the content on a water bath
for 2 hr & pour down the content into ice cold water. Filter it & add conc. HCl to filtrate. Filter
out the product, wash & recrystallize with methanol.
REACTION SCHEME:-
O O
OH
Conc. HNO3
CH
O
Benzoin
Benzil
Urea
NaOH
O
HN NH
Phenytoin
IP STANDARDS:
Phenytoin contains not less than 98.5% and not more than 101.5% and not more than 100.5% of
C15H11 N2 O2 calculated with references to the anhydrous substances.
IDENTIFICATION:-
Test: A
Dissolve 0.25 gm of drug in 5 mL of water & acidify with dil. HCl. A white ppt is formed which
confirms that the drug is phenytoin.
Test: B
Dissolve 0.25 gm of drug in 10 mL of 10% w/v pyridine solution. Add 1 mL of cupric sulphate
and allow to stand for 10 min, a blue ppt is formed that confirms that the drug is phenytoin.
Test: C
Melting point of phenytoin is 293 -295 °C.
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25. SYNTHESIS OF HYDANTOIN
Hydantoin, or glycolylurea, is a heterocyclic organic compound with the formula

CH2C(O)NHC(O)NH. It is a colorless solid that arises from the reaction of glycolic
acid and urea. It is an oxidized derivative of imidazolidine. In a more general sense, hydantoins
can refer to a groups and a class of compounds with the same ring structure as the parent.
Hydantoin is used for the preparation of various important compounds including several
antiepileptic drugs
PROCEDURE:-
Step-1: Preparation of hydantoic acid
Aq. NaOH solution is added to a mixture of glycine and urea in a R.B.F. The mixture is shaken
well ad heated at 110-115°C for 1 hr. It is cooled to 60°C and then acidified with conc. HCl to
congo red after that Filter out the product, wash & recrystallize with methanol.
Step-2: Preparation of hydantoin
A mixture of hydantoin acid (1 gm), conc. HCl and water is heated at 110-115°C for 15 min. A
solid product is formed which is separated, filtered and recrystallized from water.
REACTION SCHEME:
O
HCl O N O
H2N-C-NHCH2COOH
Hydantoic acid Hydantoin
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26. SYNTHESIS OF PARACETAMOL
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is used as antipyretic drug. It is an over the counter
drug (OTC).
PROCEDURE:-
1. Suspend 11gm of p-aminophenol in 30 mL of water contained in a 250 mL beaker and adds 12

mL of acetic anhydride.
2. Stir the mixture vigorously and warm on a water bath.
3. After 10 min. cool, filter the solid acetyl derivative at the pump and wash with cold water.
REACTION SCHEME:-
NO2 NHOH NH2 NHCOCH3
H2 H2SO4 (CH3CO)2O
CH3COOH
OH OH
Nitrobenzene Phenyl
hydxylamine p-Amino phenol Paracetamol
IP STANDARDS:
Paracetamol contains not less than 90 % and not more than 101% of C 8H9 NO2 calculated with
references to the anhydrous substances.
IDENTIFICATION:
Test: A
Dissolve 50 mg of drug in a sufficient methanol to produce 100 mL. 1 mL of this solution is

added to 0.5 mL of 1M HCl & diluted it to 100 mL with methanol then measure the absorbance
at the maximum at about 249nm, it is about 0.44.
Test: B
Boil 0.1 gm of HCl acid for 3 min., add 10 mL of water & cool no ppt is produced add 0.05 mL
of 0.0167 M K2Cr2O7 a violet colour produced which does not turn red.
Test: C
Gives the reactions of acetyl group
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27. SYNTHESIS OF BENZOIC ACID
Benzoic acid is simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. It is used for the preparation of various
important compounds. Itself it acts as keratolytic and antifungal agent.
PROCEDURE: -
Placed the mixture of conc. NH3 (10 mL) and water (5 mL) in a conical flask & shake vigorously
and add benzoyl chloride drop by drop formed the benzamide as separated.
Take 1 gm of formed benzamide & 10 % NaOH (15 mL) in a RBF flask fitted with refluxes
condenses and boil the mixture gently 30 min. ammonia is evolved then add con. H2SO4 after
cooling the mixture until it becomes acidic ad benzoic acid is immediately separated out.
REACTION SCHEME:
CO NH2 COONa
+ N aO H
CO O N a COOH
HOH
H ydrolysis
IP STANDARDS:
Benzoic acid contains not less than 99.5 % and not more than 100.5% of C 7H6 O2 calculated
with references to the anhydrous substances.
IDENTIFICATION:
Test: A
Warm gently 0.2 gm with 20 mL of water, add 1mL of dil NaOH and filter. To the filtrate add
ferric chloride a buff colored is produced.
Test: B
A 1% w/v solution is acidic to methyl red solution.
Test: C
Melting point of benzoic acid is found to be 122 -123º C.
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28. SYNTHESIS OF ANTHRANILIC ACID
Anthranilic acid (or o-amino-benzoic acid) is an aromatic acid with

theformula C6H4(NH2)(CO2H). The molecule consists of a substituted benzene ring, hence is
classed as aromatic, with two adjacent, or "ortho-" functional groups, a carboxylic acid and
an amine. The compound is consequently amphoteric. In appearance, anthranilic acid is a white
solid when pure, although commercial samples may appear yellow. It is sometimes referred to
as vitamin L1 and has a sweetish taste
Anthranilic acid is an important organic compound, and it is used for synthesis of some
important drugs. Industrially, anthranilic acid is an intermediate in the production of azo
dyes and saccharin.
It and its esters are used in preparing perfumes to imitate jasmine and orange, pharmaceuticals
(loop diuretics e.g. furosemide) and UV-absorber as well as corrosion inhibitors for metals
and mold inhibitors in soya sauce.
Anthranilic acid can be used in organic synthesis to generate benzyne.
PROCEDURE:-
Step-1:
Mix the phthalic anhydride (10 gm) & urea (250 mL) R.B.F. heat the mixture on oil bath till the
content melt, froth up & become solid. Remove the flame beneath the bath and allow to cool add
water to disintegrate the solid filter the crude product & recrystallized from the ethanol to obtain
the product.
Step-2:
Dissolve the NaOH (7.5 gm) in water (40 mL) & cool in ice then add phthalamide and 10%
KOH solution, after that heat the solution till phthalimide dissolves. Neutralize the solution with
water & recrystallized.
REACTION SCHEME:-
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O O
O + NH2CONH2 NH
O O
Phthalic anhydride urea Phthalimide
O
Br2 NH2
NH
+ KBr + K2CO3
KOH
NH2
O
Phthalimide Anthranilic acid
IP STANDARDS:
Anthranilic acid contains not less than 99.5 % and not more than 100.5% of C 7H7NO2 calculated
with references to the anhydrous substances.
IDENTIFICATION:
Test: A
Mix with aniline and dil. Water then added bleaching powder not show the violet coloration.
Test: B
The melting point of the phthalic anhydride was found to be 147-148°C by melting point
apparatus.
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29. SYNTHESIS OF PICRIC ACID
Picric acid is 2,4,6-trinitro-phenol. It is yellow in colour. It is used as tropical anti infective and
disinfectant so that used as a cleaning agent and also preservative due to presence of phenol.
Picric acid is obtained by nitrating phenol. In pharmacology experiments, picric acid is also used
to mark the rats and mice.
Nitration: Nitration is an example of electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction. A large no. of

aromatic compounds can be easily nitrated. The hydrogen atom replaced by nitro group. The
nitration of aromatic compounds is usually done by using conc. HNO 3 in presence of conc.
H2SO4. Nitration of aromatic compounds is an example of electrophillic aromatic substitution.
H2SO4 not only provides strong acedic medium but it also converts the HNO3 into reactive
electrophile nitronium ion (NO+2) which attacks the aromatic ring.
Nitration is usually carried out at low temperature. At high temperature there is loss of material
due to oxidation by HNO3. Phenol being an activated nucleus towards electrophillic aromatic
substitution, the nitration reaction occurs very easily. It undergoes nitration with HNO 3 even at
room temperature forming ortho & para nitrophenol which can be separated by steam distillation.
Phenol when treated with conc. HNO3 in presence of conc. H2SO4 undergoes nitration at both
ortho and para position to yield picric acid. It is better if phenol is first converted into phenol
sulphonic acid by treatment with H2SO4 and then nitrated with conc. HNO3.
PROCEDURE:
Take 4gm/mL of phenol into a dry 250 mL of conical flak. Add 5 mL of conc. H2SO4 & mix
thoroughly which becomes warm because the reaction is exothermic, now heat the flask on the
boiling water bath for 30 mins to complete the formation of phenol sulphonic acid & then chill
the flask thoroughly in ice water mixture. Place the flask on a wooden block, add immediately 15
mL of conc. HNO3 and at once mix the liquid by shaking for few minutes. Then allow the
mixture to stand undisturbed. Usually within 1 min a vigorous but harmLess reaction occurs and
red fumes pour out of the flask when the action subsides, heat the flask on boiling water bath for
1-2 hrs with occasional stirring. During this period, the heavy oils which is present at the
beginning ultimately forms a mass of crystals. Add 100 mL of cold water and then chill
thoroughly, mixing well. Filter the yellow crystals wash thoroughly with water to eliminate all
inorganic acids & drain.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
OH OH
O2N NO2
HNO3
NO2
Nitrobenzene Picric acid
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30. SYNTHESIS OF HIPPURIC ACID
Hippuric acid is benzoyl glycine. It is synthesized from the amino acid glycine. Several
compounds are synthesized from hippuric acid. It was isolated from horse urine, thats why its
name is hippuric acid.
PROCEDURE: -
Glycine (10 gm) is dissolved in 100 mL of 10% NaOH in a conical flask. Then 18 mL of benzoyl
chloride is added until all chloride has reacted. The reaction mixture is transferred into a beaker
and the conical flask is rinsed with little water. Few grams of ice is placed into the reaction
mixture. 1-2 mL of HCl is added & stirred vigorously until reaction mixture gets fully reacted
with it. A precipitate is obtained which is filtered, washed thoroughly with water and finally with
carbon tetrachloride. It is dried in dry air oven and recrystallized.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
COCl CONHCH2COOH
NaOH
H2NCH2COOH
Benzoyl chloride Glycine Hippuric acid
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31. SYNTHESIS OF BARBITURIC ACID
Barbituric acid (malonyl urea or 6-hydroxyuracil) is an organic compound based on

a pyrimidine heterocyclic skeleton. It is an odorless powder soluble in water. Barbituric acid is
the parent compound of barbiturate drugs, although barbituric acid itself is not
pharmacologically active.
Barbituric acid is used for synthesis of various hypnotic and sedative agents. These derivatives
have profound effect on central nervous system.
PROCEDURE: -
In RBF place 11.5 gm sodium & add 250 mL absolute ethanol. When all sodium has reacted add
80 gm of diethyl malonate followed by 30 gm urea solution in 250 mL of hot absolute ethanol.
Shake well the mixture fit a calcium guard tube to the top of condenser & refluxes the mixture
for 1 hr in the oil bath heated to 110 °C.
A white solid separated treat it with 450 mL hot water & then with conc. HCl continuous stirring
until the solution is acidic. Filter the resulting clear solution & keep it in a refrigerator.
CHEMICAL REACTION:
O O
H 2N
OEt NH
+ O
OEt
O H 2N O N O
H
Barbituric acid
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32. SYNTHESIS OF 1,2,3,4-TETRAHYDROCARBAZOLE
Tetrahydrocarbazoles can be prepared from cyclohexanone and phenyl hydrazines in a single

step. This ring system is also a part of several drugs.
PROCEDURE:-
Place cyclohexanone (4.75 g; 5 mL) and glacial acetic acid (30 mL) in a round bottom flask and
add phenylhydrazine (5.4 g; 4.5 mL). Heat the mixture under reflux for 1 hour and then cool.
Filter the brown precipitate using water pump. Wash the solid compound from cold water (4x50
mL). Leave the precipitate to dry at room temperature. Crystallize the product from aqueous
alcohol.
NH2
NH O
N
H
Phenyl hydrazine Cyclohexanone 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro
Carbazole
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33. SYNTHESIS OF 7-HYDROXY-4-METHYL COUMARIN
The most famous coumarin is warfarin which is used in low doses in humans as a blood thinner.
Coumarin can be prepared by the reaction of resorcinol with β- keto ester as ethyl acetoacetate in
presence of acid condensation agents (Pechmann reaction).
PROCEDURE:-
Place in 100 mL round bottom flask, resorcinol (5.5 g) and Ethyl acetoacetate (6.5 g) with
sulphuric acid (50 mL, 75%). Heat the mixture on water bath at 100 ºC for half hour. Cool the
dark green solution with stirring in crushed ice. Filter the precipitate and wash the compound
with cold water (100 mL). Crystallize the product from methanol.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
CH3
Ethylaceto-acetate
HO OH HO O O
Resorcinol 7-Hydroxy-4-methyl coumarin
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34. SYNTHESIS OF 3-METHYL-1-PHENYL-5-PYRAZOLONE
Condensation of ethyl acetoacetate with phenylhydrazine produces phenylhydrazone derivative

which cyclised to pyrazolone derivative. The pyrazole containing compounds show prominent
biological actions. They are also used to prepare several pyrazolone-based drugs.
PROCEDURE:-
Place in 100 mL round bottom flask, freshly distilled phenyl hydrazine (5.4 g; 6.35 mL) and
Ethyl acetoacetate (6.4 g; 4.9 mL). Heat the mixture under reflux at 120 °C for 1 hour. Cooling
the red oily solution and add the ether (50 mL) with stirring to solidification the product. Filter
the precipitate. Recrystallize the product from aqueous ethanol (50%).
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
CH3
NH2
NH N
O N
Ethylaceto-acetate
Phenyl hydrazine Pyrazolone
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35. SYNTHESIS OF 3,4-DIHYDRO-1-HYDROXY-4-OXOPHTHALAZINE
The most famous coumarin is warfarin which is used in low doses in humans as a blood thinner.
Coumarin can be prepared by the reaction of resorcinol with β-keto ester as ethyl acetoacetate in
presence of acid condensation agents (Pechmann reaction).
PROCEDURE:-
Place in 100 mL round bottom flask, hydrazine hydrate (5.5 g) and phthalic anhydride (3 g) in
ethanol (25 mL). Heat the mixture on water bath at 100 ºC for half hour. Cool and filter the
solution and then wash by petroleum ether (3 x 40 mL). Reduce the volume of solvent and keep
at room temperature, a solid separates.
O O
NH
O
H2N NH2 N
O
OH
Phthalic anhydride Oxophthalazine
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36. SYNTHESIS OF IODOFORM
Iodoform is used as a rubifacient. It is a topical analgesic creating heat on applied area. It also
acts as antiseptic because of presence of iodine in its structure.
Iodoform is synthesized by oxidation process. Oxidation is the process in which loss of one or
more electron, the reagent which undergoes oxidation is called reducing agent. KMnO 4 in
alkaline medium and K2Cr2O7 in acetic medium or even nitric acid is most commonly used
reagent for oxidation of organic compounds. Primary alcohols are oxidized to corresponding
aldehydes, which on further oxidation gives carboxylic acid group, whereas secondary alcohols
are to ketones. Aromatic compounds containing alkyl side chain, but not the group like OH &
NH2 which are affected by oxidizing agents are oxidized to carboxylic acids.
Many organic compounds which contain alcoholic group or ketone group on treatment with KI
and NaOCl give Iodoform.
Examples of 1st category compounds are: ethanol, isopropanol or lactic acid [(CH3)2CHOH].
2nd categories of compounds are: acetone, acetophenones, (C6H5COCH3), pyruvic acid
CH3COCOOH.
Iodoform can be very easily prepared by acetone by the action of ‘NaOCl’ in presence of ‘KI’
Acetone is 1st converted into triiodo acetone which in presence of alkali is immediately
converted into iodoform and sodium acetate.
PROCEDURE:-
Place 0.5 mL of acetone, 20 mL of 10% of KI solution and 8 mL of 10% NaOH solution in 250
mL of conical flask and then add 28 mL of NaOCl solution (5% chlorine). Mix the content well
in conical flask. Yellow iodoform begins to separate, allow the mixture to stand at room
temperature for 10 minutes and then filter, wash with cold water, & drain thoroughly.
CHEMICAL REACTION:-
CH3COCH3 + 3KI + 3NaOCl CH3COCI3 + 3KCl + 3NaOH
CH3COCI3 + NaOH CHI3 + CH3CO2Na
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37. SOME IMPORTANT/SPECIAL REAGENTS AND THEIR
PREPARATION
Alizarin
Make a saturated solution in ethanol.
1-Amino-1-Naphthol-4-sulfonic acid
Dissolve 0.2 g in 195 mL of sodium bisulphite solution (3 in20) and 5 mL of anhydrous sodium
sulphite solution (1 in 5) and filter if necessary. Stopper and store in a cool dark place. Use
within 10 days.
Ammoniacal silver nitrate

Add conc ammonia to bench silver nitrate (0.1M) until the initially formed ppt. Just disappears.
Ammonium citrate, lead free

Dissolve 40g of citric acid in 100 mL of water and make alkaline to phenol red with ammonium
hydroxide. Remove lead by shaking with small portions of dithizone extraction solution in
chloroform until the dithizone solution retains its original green color.Discard the extraction
solution.
Ammonium molybdate reagent

Method A: Dissolve 45 gms. of the commercial salt or 40 gms of pure molybdenum trioxidein a
mixture of 70 mL.of concentrated ammonia solution and 140 mL. of water; when solution is
complete, add it very slowly and with vigorous stirring to a mixture of 250mL.of concentrated
nitric acid and 500mL.of water, and dilute to 1 litre.Allow to stand 1 to 2 days and decant and
use the clear solution.
Method B: Dissolve 45 gms. of pure commercial ammonium molybdate in mixture of 40mL.
concentrated ammonia solution and 60 mL. of water, add 120gms. of ammonium nitrate and
dilute to a litre with water.
Note: The alkaline solution of ammonium molybdate keeps better than the nitric acid solution;
there is little tendency for the separation of solid. Before using the alkaline solution, it is
important that the test solution contains a slight excess of nitric acid.
Ammoniacal silver nitrate
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Add ammonia dropwise to a 1 in 20 solution of silver nitrate until the ppt. that first forms is
almost , but not entirely, dissolved. Filter and store in dark bottle.Forms explosive compounds on
standing! Prepare fresh.
Anthranilic acid
Dissolve 0.5g in 100 mL ethanol
Anthrone
Dissolve about 0.1 g in 100 mL sulphuric acid. Prepare fresh.
Aqua Regia
Mix one part by volume of conc. nitric acid with three (3) parts by volume of conc. hydrochloric
acid in a pyrex beaker and allow to stand until a bright red color develops.
Barfords reagent
Dissolve 13.3gm.of crystalised neutral copper acetate in 200mL.of 1% acetic acid solution. This
reagent does not keep well.
Bradys reagent (2,4 DNPH)

Dissolve 40g of 2, 4 dinitrophenylhydrazine in 80mL conc. Sulphuric acid. Cool and add 900mL
methanol and 100mL water.
Benedicts solution (qualitative)

Dissolve 86.5gm.of sodium citrate and 50gm. of anhy. sodium carbonate in about 350mL. of
water. Filter if necessary. Add a solution of 8.6gm. of copper sulphate in 50mL. of water with
constant stirring. Dilute to 500mL. The resulting solution should be perfectly clear; if not, filter
through a fluted filter paper.
Benedicts solution (quatitative)

Dissolve 200g sodium citrate, 75g sodium carbonate and 125g potassium thiocynate in about 600
mL water. Dissolve separately, 18g copper (11) sulphate in 100 mL water. When the solutions
have cooled, mix them together with stirring. Now add 5 mL of a 5% potassium ferrocyanide to
the solution, and make up to 1 liter.
Benzidine
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Dissolve 50 g in 10 mL glacial acetic acid, dilute to 100 mL with water and mix. (caution:
Toxic!).
Biuret reagent
Take enough urea to cover the bottom of a test tube. Heat very gently , until the liquid which
forms resolidifies. This white solid is biuret. Dissolve the biuret in about 2mL. water, and use
this solution for the biuret test.
Or
Soln. A : 0.1m sodium hydroxide. SoLn. B : 0.01M copper (11) sulphate solution. Add soln. A
first to sample, then add B. Pink or purple color confirms protein.
Carr-Price reagent
Weigh an unopened bottle of antimony trichloride. Open the bottle and empty the contents into a
wide mouth glassstoppered amber bottle containing about 100 mL of chloroform. By difference,
obtain the weight of antimony trichloride and then add sufficient chloroform to supply 100 mL
for each 25 g. Dissolve by warming or shaking for several hours and filter through sodium
sulphate into a dry clean amber bottle with ground stopper.Store at room temperature and keep in
dark when not in use. Rinse all glassware coming into contact with this reagent wit chloroform
or a mixture of ethanol and ether, since the antimony oxychloride which forms is insoluble in
water.
Chromic acid
Weigh out 10 g of sodium dichromate crystals, make it into a slurry with a few mLs of watwer,
then dissolve in 250mLs conc. sulphuric acid with stirring and cooling (ice-bath), to give a thick
syrupy dark brown mixture.(very corrosive!)
Deniges reagent
Dissolve 5 g of yellow mercuric oxide (HgO) in a mixture of 40 mL of water,and while stirring
slowly add 20 mL of sulphuric acid, then add another 40 mL of water, and stir until complety
dissolved <0.5N)
Dimethyl glyoxime
Dissolve 1gm. of the solid in 100mL. of 95% ethyl alcohol.
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N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine
Measure and pour into a 250 mL beaker 89 mL of distilled water. Stir on a magnetic stirrer.
Carefully add 15 mL of concentrated sulfuric acid. Add and dissolve 1.0 g n,n-dimethyl-p-
phenylenediamine sulfate. Add 5 g of Florisil and stir the mixture until all is absorbed. Allow the
adsorbant to settle and decant the supernatant solution.
Diphenylcarbazide
Use a saturated ethanolic solution; or dissolve 0.125 g in a mixture of 25mL acetone 25 mL
water; or dissolve 0.2g in 10 mL acetic acid and dilute to 100 mL with methanol
Diphenylcarbazone
Dissolve an approximately 1% solution in ethanol.
Dithiol reagent
4-Methyl-1:2 dimercarpo-benzene
Dissolve 0.2g in 100 mL of 1% NaOH
Dithizone solution
Dissolve 30 mg (milligram) of dithizone in 1 liter chloroform, add 5 mL alcohol, and store in
refrigerator.
Dragendorff reagent
Solution 1: dissolve 0.85g of basic bismuth nitrate in 10 mL acetic acid and 40 mL water.
Solution 2: dissolve 8 g of potassium iodide in 20 mL water.
Mix 5 mL of Solution 1; 5 mL of Solution 2; 20 mL of acetic acid; and 100 mL of water before
use.
Ethylenediamine reagent
Add copper sulphate to a solution of ethylenediamine until the color becomes dark-blue violet
Fehlings solution
Solution A; Dissolve 34.6 gms of pure copper sulphate in distilled water and dilute to 500mL.
(blue colour).
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Solution B: Dissolve 173gms of sodium potassium tartrate and 30gms of pure sodium hydroxide
in water and dilute to 500mL. Alternately, dissolve 121gms of pure sodium hydroxide and
93.1gms of pure tartaric acid in water, then dilute the solution to 500mL (colourless).
Mix equal volumes of solutions A and B immediately before use, and then use as the reagent.
Ferric thiocyanate reagent

Dissolve 1.5 g of ferric chloride and 2.0 g of potassium thiocyanate in 100 mL water.
Ferron reagent
7-iodo-8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulphonic acid
Dissolve 0.2 g in 100 mL water
Fluorescein
Make a saturated solution in 50% ethanol.
Formaldehyde
Dilute the commercial 40% solution (1 part) with water (7 parts)
Fuchsin solution
Dissolve 0.15gm. of fuchsin in 100mL. water.
Hydrazine sulphate
Dissolve 2 g in 100 mL water.
Hydrogen peroxide
Use the commercial 10 volume (3%) or 20 volume 6%) solution.
Hydroxylamine hydrochloride
Dissolve 10 g in 100 mL water.
8-Hydroxyquinoline
Use a 5% solution in ethanol.
Indigo solution
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Gently warm 1gm. of indigo with 12mL. of concentrated sulphuric acid, allow to stand for 48hrs.
and pour into 240mL. of water. Filter if necessary.
Indole
Dissolve 0.15 g in 100 mL ethanol
Iodine reagent
Dissolve 20g KI and 10g iodine crystals in 100mL water.
Jones reagent
Mix 25g of chromium trioxide (chromic anhydride CrO3) with conc. sulphuric acid to a paste,
then dilute with water to 75mLs.
Karl Fisher Reagent

Dissolve 762 g of iodine in 2,420 mL of pyridine in a 10 liter glass stoppered bottle, and add 6
liters of methanol. To prepare the active stock, add 3 liter of the foregoing stock to a 4 liter
bottle, cool in ice bath. Add carefully 135 mL of liquid sulfur dioxide, collected in a calibrated
cold trap, and stopper the bottle. Shake the mixture until homogeneous, and set aside for one or
two days before use.
Magnesia mixture
Dissolve 100gms of magnesium chloride and 100gms of ammonium chloride in water, add
50mL. of concentrated ammonia solution and dilute to 1 litre with distilled water.
Magnesium nitrate reagent

Dissolve 130gms of magnesium nitrate and 200gms of ammonium nitrate in water, add 15-
20mLs.concentrated ammonia solution and dilute to 1 litre.
Malachite green
A 1% solution of malachite green oxalate in glacial acetic acid.
Manganese sulphate
Dissolve 90 gms manganese sulphate in 200 mL water, 175 mL phosphoric acid and 350 mL of
diluted sulphuric acid (1 in2). Add water to make up 1 liter.
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Mayers reagent
Mercuric-Potassium Iodide
Dissolve 1.358 gms of mercuric chloride in 60 mL water. Dissolve 5 gms of potassium iodide in
10 mL water. Mix the two solutions and add water to make 100 mL.
Millons reagent
Warm one globule of Mercury with concentrated nitric acid and dilute the solution with twice its
volume of water.
Molischs reagent.
20% soln. in naphthol. Dissolve 20 gm of 1-naphthol in 100 mL ethanol.
Murexide
Add 0.4 gm of murexide to 40 gm of powdered potassium sulphate, and grind in glass mortar to
a homogeneous mixture.
Naphthalenediol
Dissolve 0.1 gm of 2,7-dihydroxynaphthalene in 1 liter sulphuric acid and allow the solution to
stand in the dark until the yellow color has disappeared (at least 18 hr).
1-Naphthol
Dissolve 1 gm of 1-naphthol in 25 mL methanol. Prepare fresh.
Nessler reagent
Dissolve 10 gm of potassium iodide in 10 mL of ammonia-free water, adding saturated mercuric
chloride solution (60 gm/litre) in small quantities at a time with shaking, until a slight permanent
precipitate is formed, then adding 80 mL of 9M sodium hydroxide solution and diluting to 200
mL. Allow to stand overnight and decant the clear liquid.
Nessler reagent has been described as a solution which is about 0.09M in potassium mercuri-
iodide and 2.5M in potassium hydroxide.
An alternative method is to dissolve 23 gm of mercuric iodide and 16 gm of potassium iodide in
ammonia-free water and make up the volume to 100 mL; add 100 mL of 6M sodium hydroxide.
Allow to stand for 24 hr and decant the solution from any precipitate that may have formed, the
solution should be kept in the dark.
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Another method that reacts promptly and consistently is to dissolve 143 gm of sodium hydroxide
in 700 mL water. Dissolve 50 gm of red mercuric iodide and 40 g of potassium iodide in 200 mL
water. Pour the iodide solution into the hydroxide solution, and dilute with water to 1 liter. Allow
to settle, and use the supernatant liquid.
Ninhydrin
A 0.2% solution of ninhydrin (triketohydrindene hydrate, C9H4O3.H2O) in water. Prepare fresh.
1,10-phenanthroline
Dissolve 0.1 gm of the monohydrate in 100 mL water.
Orthophenanthroline
Dissolve 0.15 gm orthophenanthroline (C12H8N2.H2O) in 10 mL solution of ferrous sulphate,
prepared by dissolving 1.48 gm of ferrous sulphate in 100 mL water. The ferrous sulphate
solution must be prepared immediately before dissolving the orthophenanthroline.
Picric acid
Dissolve the equivalent of 1 gm of anhydrous 3,4,5-trinitro-phenol in 100 mL of hot water. Cool,
and filter if necessary.
Quimociac reagent
Dissolve 70 gm of sodium molybdate (Na2MoO42H2O) in 150 mL water (Solution A). Dissolve
60 gm of acetic acid in a mixture of 85 mL nitric acid and 150 mL of water and cool (Solution B)
Gradually add Solution A to Solution B, with stirring, to produce Solution C. Dissolve 5 gm of
synthetic quinoline in a mixture of 35 mL nitric acid and 100 mL water (Solution D) Gradually
add Solution D to Solution C, mix well, and allow to stand overnight. Filter the mixture, add 280
mL of acetone to the filtrate, dilute to 1 liter with water, and mix. Store in a polythene bottle.
(Caution: Flammable).
Quinaldic acid
Neutralize 1gm of the acid with NaOH and dilute to 100 mL
Quinalizarin reagent
Dissolve 0.02gm in 100 mL ethanol, or dissolve 0.05gm in 100 mL of 0.01M sodium hydroxide.
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Rhodamine B
Dissolve 0.01 gm in 100 mL water, or dissolve 0.05 gm rhodamine B and 15gm KCL in a
solution of 15 mL conc. HCl and 85 mL water.
Salicylaldehyde
A 20% solution in ethanol.
Schiffs reagent
Method 1: Dissolve 0.2 gm of pure p-rosaniline hydrochloride in 20 mL of a cold, freshly
prepared, saturated aqueous solution of sulphur dioxide; allow the solution to stand for a few
hours until it becomes colourless or pale yellow. Dilute the solution to 200 mL and keep it in a
tightly stoppered bottle. The solution keeps well, and should not be exposed to light or air. Store
in the dark.
Method 2: Add 2 gm of sodium bisulphite to a solution of 0.2 gm of p-rosaniline hydrochloride
and 2 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid in 200 mL of water.
Silver ammonium nitrate

Dissolve 1 gm of silver nitrate in 20 mL of water. Add ammonia dropwise, with constant stirring,
until the ppt. is almost but not entirely dissolved. Filter and store in dark container.
Silver diethyldithiocarbamate
Dissolve 1 gm in 200 mL of freshly distilled pyridine.
Sodium borohydride
Dissolve 0.6 gm sodium borohydride and 0.5gm of sodium hydroxide with stirring and dilute to
100 mL with water.
Sodium ethoxide
Dissolve 10 gm of sodium metal in 120 mL of ethanol using the following method: remove
surplus oil from sodium with filter paper, dry again on filter paper, and cut the weighed metal
into small pieces about the size of a pea. Pour the ethanol into a 500 mL flask cooled on ice bath,
and add one or two pieces at a time until dissolved.
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Sodium hypochlorite solution
The commercial product contains about 10-14 % w /v of available chlorine. Dilute with an equal
volume of water.
Sodium nitroprusside solution

Prepare a solution as required by dissolving a crystal in 5 mL of water.
Starch solution
Triturate 0.5 gm of soluble starch with a little cold water into a thin paste and add 25mL of
boiling water. Boil until a clear solution is obtained (5 min). This solution should be freshly
prepared as required. Amore stable starch solution is obtained by adding 0.5 gm of potassium
iodide and 2-3 drops of chloroform.
A more satisfactory starch solution for use as an indicator is prepared as follows: Mix 5.0 gm of
powdered sodium starch glycollate with 1-2 mL ethyl alcohol, add 100 mL of cold water and
boil for a few minutes with stirring. This 5% stock solution is stable for many months; it is
diluted to 0.1% strength when required for use.
Sulphanilic acid
Dissolve 1 gm in 100 mL of warm 30% acetic acid.
Tannic acid
Dissolve 1 gm of tannic acid (tannin) in 1 mL ethanol, and add water to make 10 mL. Prepare
fresh.
Tartrate solution, alkaline

Dissolve 34.6 gm of sodium potassium tartrate (rochelle salt) and 10 gm of sodium hydroxide in
water, dilute to 100 mL, let stand for two days, and filter through glass wool.
Thiourea
Dissolve 10 gm of thiourea in 100mL of water (10%).
Titan yellow
Titan yellow is also called thiazole yellow or clayton yellow. Dissolve 5 gm in water, filter and
dilute to 100 mL.
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Titanium tetrachloride
Cool separately in small beakers surrounded by crushed ice 10 mL of 20% hydrochloric acid and
10 mL of clear, colourless titanium tetrachloride. Add the tetrachloride dropwise to the chilled
acid. Stand at ice temperature until all the solid dissolves, then dilute to 1 liter with 20%
hydrochloric acid.
Tollens reagent
Add sodium hydroxide soln. to silver nitrate soln. to form a ppt. then add dilute ammonia soln.
until ppt. dissolves.
Triton X-100
20% solution: dissolve 0.20 gm of Triton-X-100 (polyethelene glycol ether of isooctylphenol) in
water, and dilute to 100mL.
Xylenol orange
Make up a 1% solution in ethanol
Zinc amalgam
Add about 10 gm of granulated zinc to 20 mL mercury, to produce a liquid amalgam on cooling,
and heat to 150 ºC with stirringuntil the zinc is dissolved.
Zinc amalgated (Jones Reductor)

The zinc is amalgated by immersing it in a solution of mercuric chloride in hydrochloric acid. A
quantity of 250 gm of 20 mesh zinc is covered with water in a 1 liter flask, and a solution of 11
gm of mercuric chloride in 100 mL of hydrochloric acid is poured into the flask. The system is
slowly mixed and shaken for about 2 min. The solution is poured off, and the amalgam is washed
thoroughly with hot tap water, then distilled water.
Zwikkers reagent
Mix 1 mL of pyridine with 4 mL of a 10% aqueous solution of copper sulphate and 5 mL of
water.
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13. Functional group test: test for anilides 36

An overall understanding of all the complexity/processes/events/properties/behaviour of

BOILING POINT AND DISTILLATION

Organic Compound (containing C, H, O, N, S, X) + Na NaCN + Na2S + NaX + NaOH

6NaCN + FeSO4 Na4[Fe(CN)6] + Na2SO4

Na2S + Na2[Fe(CN)5NO] Na4[Fe(CN)5NOS]

(CH3COO)2Pb + Na2S 2 CH3COONa + PbS

Test for both Nitrogen & Suphur together:

3NaSCN + FeCl3 Fe(SCN)3 + 3NaCl

NaX + AgNO3 AgX↓ + NaNO3

PROCEDURE FOR LASSAIGNE’S EXTRACT (LE):

Chemical tests for detection of element(s):

Test for Nitrogen Observation

Test for halogens (Cl, Br, I)

The identification of organic substances is a major subject in organic chemistry. It involves

A. Preliminary tests (Physical characteristics):

Solvent/reagent & test Nature of compound Class of compounds

Purple solution OH Brown ppt

D. Detection of elements present:

E. Functional group determination:

S. No. Test Observation

S. No. Test Observation

To 1 mL of acetone in a small test tube, add 1 drop of the liquid or

S. No. Test Observation

Dissolve 0.05 gm of the sample in 2 mL of water (if Phenols form characteristic

Ar-OH + C6H5COCl C6H5COOAr + HCl

S. No. Test Observation

i. Hydroxamic acid test

Mix 1 drop of the compound in 1 mL of methanolic solution of Deep red or violet

temperature and cautiously add 2 mL of 1M hydrochloric acid. produced

ii. Hydrolysis test (Phenolphathalein test)

R–COO–R` R–COONa + R`–OH

Dissolve a little quantity of sample in 2 mL of methanol and A pink colour is

S. No. Test Observation

i. 2,4-DNP test for Carbonyl group (aldehydes & ketones)

Add a solution of 1 or 2 drops of the sample in 2 mL Yellow/red ppt

Place 1 mL of sodium bisulfite reagent in a test tube and add A precipitate is a

iii. Schiff’s test

iv. Tollen’s Test

Add one drop or a few crystals of sample to 1 mL of freshly Formation of silver

v. Fehling solution test

vi. Test for Ketones

To sample solution in test tube add a pinch of 2,4-

To sample solution in test tube add solution of sodium Violet colour

Dissolve 5 drops or 50 mg of the sample in 2 mL of water. Formation of solid

Aldehydes (RCHO), (ArCHO)

Ketones (RCOR), (ArCOR)

S. No. Test Observation

RNH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH R - NC + 3KCl + 3H2O

+ CHCl3 + 3KOH + 3KCl + 3H2O

To sample, add alcoholic KOH and 2 drops of chloroform and