Characterization of Complex Lipids

Tests

Observation

Standards

Cholesterol Lecithin Galactocerebroside

Liebermann- Burchard+

Salkowski+ - -

Phosphate

Kraut’s- + -

Ninhydrin- + -

Molischpurple interphase +

Positive (+)

Visible red interphase

orange-red solution and precipitate

Blue to blue violet color

Characterization of Complex Lipids

Observation

Egg Yolk

Phosphorylated Lipids

+

+ -

- +

+ -+

Non-phosphorylated Lipids