The aldehyde test is a chemical reaction used to identify the presence of aldehyde functional groups in organic compounds. Commonly used tests include:
Tollens' Test: Utilizes Tollens' reagent (a solution of silve...
Purpose:
The aldehyde test is primarily used to detect aldehydes in different samples, particularly in organic and chemical analysis. In biological contexts, aldehydes like formaldehyde can be harmful and might be a result of m...
Biological context:
Low/Normal Levels: In biological samples, low levels of aldehydes indicate normal metabolic function and no significant exposure to environmental toxins.
Elevated Levels:
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The aldehyde test is a qualitative chemical test used to detect the presence of aldehydes in a compound. One common method is the Tollens' test, where the aldehyde is oxidized by Tollens' reagent (a solution of silver nitrate in ammonia), resulting in the formation of a silver mirror on the test tube's surface. This occurs because aldehydes can be easily oxidized to carboxylic acids, unlike ketones, which do not react. Other tests for aldehydes include Fehling's test and Schiff's test.
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