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Azo Dye Test

1° aromatic amines form orange-red azo dye via diazotization + coupling. Bright and vivid!

How It Works

1

Three Unknown Amines

Tubes A, B, C contain 1° aromatic amine, 1° aliphatic amine, and 2° amine.

2

Diazotize + Couple

NaNO₂/HCl at 0-5°C forms diazonium salt, then add β-naphthol.

3

Observe Dye Formation

Orange-red dye = 1° aromatic amine. N₂ bubbles = 1° aliphatic. Nothing = 2°.

Reaction Key

1° Aromatic Amine:

Orange-red azo dye (diazonium + β-naphthol)

1° Aliphatic Amine:

N₂ effervescence (unstable diazonium)

2° Amine:

No dye, no reaction