The decomposition of equilin in oil solution**Parts of this paper have been presented by Daniel Banes in a dissertation offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Chemistry at Georgetown University.

Analysis of Conjugated Estrogen Preparations

“…A previous report from this laboratory noted that equilin produced a color with a blue component when treated with Kober reagent (8), and that the intensity of blue was enhanced by the presence of alcohol. This chromogenic reaction is complex.…”