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2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Test for Carbonyl Compounds

2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine is added to each of 2-propanol, 2-propanone (acetone), and propionic acid.

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Voiceover
A solution of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine is added to each of three test tubes containing 2-propanol, 2-propanone (acetone), and propionic acid. An orange precipitate forms with the 2-propanone indicating the presence of an aldehyde or ketone functional group.

Discussion
Orange 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine forms with the 2-propanone indicating the presence of an aldehyde or ketone.


       

Citation:  
  Shriner, R. L.; Fuson, R. C.; Curtin, D. Y.; Morrill, T. C. The Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds; 6th ed.; Wiley: New York, 1980; pp 162-163.
Design, Text and Demonstrator:  
  Gary Trammell University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794
Videographer/Editor:  
  Steve Dykema University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794
Voice:  
  Margaret Biddle University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706
Audio Production:  
  Greg Minix University of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Engineering, Madison, WI 53706
  Jerrold J. Jacobsen University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706