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The '''Carbylamine reaction''' is a [[chemical test]] for detection of primary [[ |
The '''Carbylamine reaction''' is a [[chemical test]] for detection of primary [[amine]]s. In this reaction, the analyte is heated with alcoholic [[potassium hydroxide]] and chloroform. If a primary amine is present, the isocyanide is formed. |
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For example, the reaction with ethylamine: |
For example, the reaction with ethylamine: |
Revision as of 02:06, 11 November 2008
The Carbylamine reaction is a chemical test for detection of primary amines. In this reaction, the analyte is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and chloroform. If a primary amine is present, the isocyanide is formed.
For example, the reaction with ethylamine:
The reaction with aniline:
The carbylamine reaction with aniline
The carbylamine test does not give a positive reaction with secondary and tertiary amines.