Sensitive and selective ion exchange test for microgram detection and spectrophotometric determination of picric acid

The microgram detection and determination of picric acid with sodium hypochlorite solution is based on its oxidation in alkaline solution and chlorination with excess of chlorine present in hypochlorite solution. A characteristic orange color is obtained, which can be used as a specific test. The sensitivity of the picric acid was enhanced by performing the resin spot test. This color reaction was applied for the determination of picric acid spectrophotometrically.     

A new ion-exchange test for detection of ketones on the microgram scale

A test for the detection of certain ketones is based on the reaction with 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene in the presence of an anion-exchange resin in the OH(-) form, to give a violet colour on the resin bead surface.