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Using various alcohols safely in practical activities.
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Risk assessment guidance for Butanols
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Risk assessment guidance for Propanone and other ketones (1)
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Many esters have distinctive odours, which has led to their use as artificial flavourings, perfumes and
fragrances. Many occur naturally but some are now manufactured industrially. The methods outlin..
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The structures of alcohols influence their chemical reactivity. This small-scale activity provides a quick introduction to the effect of oxidising agents on primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. T..
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A guide describing some simple, inexpensive and successful methods for carrying out paper and thin layer chromatography, illustrated with examples using biro ink and lipstick.
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Amino acids can be identified and
separated using paper chromatography, a cheaper alternative to using
TLC. The amino acids need to be stained with ninhydrin
to reveal the spots after the run.
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Many 16+ curriculums include testing for organic functional groups. The iodoform reaction is a simple test for the presence of the acetyl (ethanoyl) group (CH3CO–). The reaction can also be used to te..
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Small pieces of sodium and potassium metal are crushed together in a test tube under an inert liquid until the alloy – a liquid at room temperature – is observed to form. There are several possible al..
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Complete index for the Student Safety Sheets
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