Juglone test: Treat 2 ml of extract of chloroform and 2 ml of ethyl ether with dilute ammonia solution. If pink colour is obtained, it indicates the presence of naphthoquinones. Dam-Karrer Test: To the chloroformic plant extract, add 10% potassium hydroxide solution, blue colour is developed which indicates the presence of naphthoquinones.
Warming test for the detection of Proteins: The test solution is to be heated in a boiling water bath, then proteins get coagulated. Test with trichloroacetic acid for the detection of Proteins: Add trichloroacetic acid to the test solution, precipitate is produced. Biuret test for the detection of Proteins: To the 2 ml of test […]
There are many tests for the detection of Amino Acids. The most fundamental tests are given below: 1. Millon’s Test 2. Ninhydrine Test Millon’s Test: To the test solution add about 2 ml of Millons reagent, if white precipitate is formed, it indicates the presence of amino acids. Composition of Millon’s Reagent: The reagent consists of […]