Solubility Test
Soluble in chloroform, insoluble in water
Fats and oils
Spot Test
Use
Differentiate between fixed and volatile oils
Spot test
Fixed oils
Greasy spot on paper
Spot test
Volatile oils
Translucent spot
Acrolein Test
Darkening of solution or filter paper
Identify presence of acrolein in fats
Iodine Absorption Test
Disappearance of purple color
Unsaturation of fats and fixed oils
Test for Soap
Surface Tension
Decreased stability of water droplets
Test for Soap
Salting-out
Precipitation of soap due to sodium chloride
Test for Soap
Insoluble Soap
Formation of insoluble soap