Quantitative Organic Analysis Via Functional Groups

Describes the methods for identifying and measuring the amounts of organic constituents present in materials-organic compounds either in the pure state or in complex mixtures. Uses the functional groups as the analytical handle for measuring the compounds being studied, and shows interrelationships between methods.

Organic Functional Group Analysis: Theory and Development details the methods the best represent the progress in functional group analysis. In the second part, the title presents several papers that cover various areas in the field of functional group analysis. The text first covers the oximation of acetone and furfural, and then proceeds to tackling the utility of non-aqueous titrations. The selection also discusses how the determination of the per cent enol provides information which complements the per cent purity found by non-aqueous titration. Next, the title discusses the analytical advantages in using base catalysis and acid catalysis with the same reagent. The last chapters present useful functional group methods which have received impetus from contemporary research. The book will be of great use to students, researchers, and practitioners of chemistry related disciplines.