Liebermann-Burchard test is a confirmatory test for presence of cholesterol which is indicated by a blue-green color. I would like to know how it works and the reactions involved in the test.
2007-07-21 09:36:53 · 3 answers · asked by squidring 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Ronald E B is correct, and you should award him full points. I note that H2SO4 would ensure acetylation of the -OH of cholesterol, and that H2SO4 would catalyze a Friedel-Crafts type reaction between chloroform and cholesteryl acetate.
2007-07-21 10:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have read, the specific chomophore responsible for the color hasn't been identified.
2007-07-21 09:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by skipper 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You study for it, you do well. That's pretty much true for all tests.
2007-07-21 12:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by two11ll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋