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The carbylamine reaction, also known as Hofmann's isocyanide test is a chemical test for the detection of primary amines. In this reaction, the analyte is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and chloroform. If a primary amine is present, the isocyanide (carbylamine) is formed which are foul smelling substances.
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A test for primary amines by reaction with an alcoholic solution of potassium hydroxide and trichloromethane. RNH2+3KOH+CHCl3 → RNC+3KCl+3H2O The isocyanide RNC is recognized by its unpleasant smell. This reaction of primary amines is called the carbylamine reaction.
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