Carbylamine reaction : The carbylamine reaction , also known as Hofmann's isocyanide test is a chemical test for the detection of primary amines. In this reaction , the analyte is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and chloroform. If a primary amine is present, the isocyanide ( carbylamine ) is formed which are foul smelling substances. The carbylamine reaction , commonly called Hofmann’s isocyanide test, is a chemical test used to identify primary amines. This reaction involves the reaction of primary amine with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and chloroform to form isocyanide. The carbylamine reaction can be used as a chemical test to check the presence of primary amines because it is exclusively effective for primary amines. The carbylamine reaction is also known as Hofmann's isocyanide test when used as a test. The test material is heated with chloroform and alcoholic potassium hydroxide in this procedure. Secondary and tertiary amines do not show this reaction . This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction or isocyanide test and is used as a test for primary amines.
