Exp 6.4: Lipids (Quali Tests) Flashcards
Hydroxamic Test:
purpose
Detect presence of carboxylic acid ester (glycerophospholipids, TAGs, cholesteryl esters)
Hydroxamic Test:
reagents
ethanol:butanol(3:1)
NH2OH x HCl
NaOH
FeCl3
HCl
Hydroxamic Test:
positive result
Burgundy color
Hydroxamic Test:
principle
Complexation Reaction
Acrolein Test:
purpose
Detect presence of glycerol (glycerophospholipids, TAGs,)
Acrolein Test:
positive result
Burnt fat odor
Acrolein Test:
reagents
KHSO4
water bath
Acrolein Test:
principle
Dehydration and oxidation
Libermann-Burchard Test:
purpose
Detect presence of unsaturated sterols (cholesterol)
Libermann-Burchard Test:
reagents
Conc. H2SO4
acetic anhydride
Libermann-Burchard Test:
positive result
Emerald green solution
Libermann-Burchard Test:
principle
Esterification of OH at C- 3 with acetic anhydride
Epimerization of double bond at C-5
Kraut’s Test:
purpose
Detect presence of choline (phosphatidyl choline, sphingolipids)
Kraut’s Test:
reagents
Bismuth nitraye
3M HNO3
KI (Kraut’s reagent)
Kraut’s Test:
positive result
Dark orange to red ppt