Master the essentials of identifying, separating, and quantifying common organic compounds.
This practical guide offers structured methods, step‑by‑step procedures, and reference tables to support careful lab work and reliable results.
This edition walks you through preliminary and detailed analyses of solids and liquids, covering acids, fats, resins, alkaloids, carbohydrates, and more. It emphasizes observable properties, qualitative tests, and quantitative approaches you can apply in routine analysis or advanced research.
- How to classify substances as organic or inorganic during early examinations
- Systematic procedures for solids and liquids, including volatile and non‑volatile compounds
- Techniques for separating, identifying, and determining complex mixtures
- Extensive reference lists and practical test descriptions for common substances
Ideal for students, technicians, and professionals who perform proximate organic analysis, this edition supports accurate, repeatable results in educational and laboratory settings.