Iodoform reaction (methyl ketone / ethanol oxidation branch) (Methyl ketones (and ethanol/CH₃CH(OH)–) give yellow CHI₃ precipitate with I₂/NaOH)
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Methyl ketones (and ethanol/CH₃CH(OH)–) give yellow CHI₃ precipitate with I₂/NaOH
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| CH₃COR | Methyl ketone or oxidizable methyl carbinol |
When to use this
Basic iodine; haloform sequence; diagnostic yellow precipitate of triiodomethane.