Table 1.
Metabolites | Name of Tests | Results |
---|---|---|
Tannins | Braemer’s test | — |
Alkaloids | Wagner’s test | — |
Saponins | Froth test | +++ |
Flavonoids | NaOH test | +++ |
Triterpenoid | Salkowski’s test | +++ |
Phenols | Ferric chloride test | +++ |
Steroids | Liebermann-Burchardt test | — |
Glycosides | Keller-Kiliani test | — |
Anthraquinones | Borntrager’s test | +++ |
Notes: — = test negative; +++ = test positive.