07 September 2022 1 4K Report

Hello, I am Pieter and I am currently doing research that involves determining the total terpenoid content in a sample.

The test I want to do is based on the article from Ghorai et al. (2012) that estimated the total terpenoids concentration in plant tissues using linalool as standard reagent. In this test a reddish brown precipation will be formed after a sample has been exposed to chloroform and subsequently sulphuric acid.

Can anybody explain how this reddish brown precipitation is formed?

Thank you.

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