Ignition Tests on Organic Compounds

Ignition Tests to Identify Possible Type of Organic Compounds

Heating an organic unknown on a crucible lid can help in identification process.
Learn to match the results of ignition tests to the suggested types of Organic compounds.

Burns with smoky flame	Possibly aromatic or unsaturated organic compounds
Burns with clean flame	saturated and low molecular mass compound
No residue	most low molecular mass organic compounds