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Overview
The aldehyde test is a chemical reaction used to identify the presence of aldehyde functional groups in organic compounds. Commonly used tests include:
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Tollens' Test: Utilizes Tollens' reagent (a solution of silve...
Risk assessment
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...
Ranges
Normal Range
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Biological context:
- Aldehyde levels are usually low or negligible in healthy individuals, as excessive aldehyde levels can indicate oxidative stress, exposure to toxins, or metabolic di...
Test result interpretation
Low/Normal Levels: In biological samples, low levels of aldehydes indicate normal metabolic function and no significant exposure to environmental toxins.
Elevated Levels:
Sample types
Sample Type
- Biological samples: Blood, urine, tissue
- Environmental samples: Air, water, industrial effluents
- Food samples: Particularly in foods treated with prese...
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Description
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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