Aloe Chemistry and Solubility

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What is a primary use of the fresh mucilagenous gel from Aloe vera leaves?

  • To treat burns and skin irritations (correct)
  • To enhance digestion
  • To act as an antiseptic
  • To relieve headaches

Where is the mucilagenous gel found in Aloe vera leaves?

  • On the surface of the leaves
  • Only in the flowers
  • Just under the skin of the leaves (correct)
  • In the core of the leaves

Which of the following benefits is NOT associated with the gel of Aloe vera?

  • Weight loss (correct)
  • Relief for burns
  • Emollient effects
  • Treatment of skin irritations

What type of effect does the Aloe vera gel possess?

<p>Emollient (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the fresh mucilagenous gel from Aloe vera leaves commonly used?

<p>For skin care and healing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following solvents is Aloes completely soluble in?

<p>Water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary constituent of all varieties of Aloes?

<p>Barbaloin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Aloes is true?

<p>Aloes is insoluble in chloroform. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is known as a hydrolytic decomposition product of barbaloin found in Aloes?

<p>Aloe-emodin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the solubility of Aloes in different substances?

<p>Partially soluble in water and insoluble in ether (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color is produced in the ammoniacal layer when testing for free anthraquinones?

<p>Rose red (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the anthraquinone test, what is the purpose of shaking the ether layer with diluted NH4OH?

<p>To enhance the color reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much ether is added to the 10 ml of filtrate during the anthraquinone test?

<p>20 ml (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the test for free anthraquinones?

<p>Combine 10 ml filtrate with 20 ml ether (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds forms a pale yellow ppt?

<p>Free anthraquinones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is colophony primarily derived from?

<p>Oleo-resin from Pinus species (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding colophony?

<p>It is a solid residue obtained from distilling oleo-resin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species is not associated with the production of colophony?

<p>Quercus robur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process results in the formation of colophony?

<p>Distillation of volatile oils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colophony is commonly associated with which family of trees?

<p>Pinaceae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary testing method used for identifying a freshly fractured surface of a tear?

<p>Observing blue fluorescence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reagents are used in the test for combined umbelliferone?

<p>HCl and water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result after filtering a boiled mixture into a strongly alkaline solution?

<p>Appearance of blue fluorescence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making the water strongly alkaline with NH4OH in the test for combined umbelliferone?

<p>To enhance the fluorescent reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when 1g Asafoetida is reacted with 20 ml of HCl and then filtered into an alkaline solution?

<p>Blue fluorescence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Solubility of Aloes

  • Partially soluble in water.
  • Insoluble in organic solvents such as ether, petroleum ether, and chloroform.

Constituents of Aloes

  • Contains yellow crystalline anthraquinone glycoside known as barbaloin.
  • Includes resin and aloe-emodin, which is a hydrolytic decomposition product of barbaloin.

Medical Uses

  • Fresh mucilaginous gel from Aloe vera leaves, located just under the skin, is used for:
    • Treating burns.
    • Alleviating skin irritations.
    • Emollient effects for skin.

Test for Free Anthraquinones

  • Procedure:
    • Combine 10 ml of filtrate with 20 ml of ether.
    • Shake the ether layer with 10 ml of diluted NH4OH solution.
  • Result: Formation of a rose red color in the ammoniacal layer indicates the presence of free anthraquinones.

Colophony (Resin)

  • Residue obtained from distilling volatile oil from oleo-resin sources like Pinus palustris and other Pinus species (family Pinaceae).
  • Used in various applications due to its resinous properties.

Test for Combined Umbelliferone

  • Procedure:
    • Mix 1 g of Asafoetida with 20 ml of a hydrochloric acid and water solution.
    • Boil and filter the mixture into water alkaline with strong NH4OH solution.
  • Result: Blue fluorescence indicates the presence of combined umbelliferone.

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