General Method for Studying Organic Compounds:Evolution of Liebig’s Method for Quantitative Analysis of Elemental Composition in Organic Compounds
HE Hao-Yuan1, WEI Zhao2**, ZHENG Xiao-Hui3, WANG Lin-Jie3
1. Anning Middle School, Anning 650300, China; 2. Hubei Institute of Education Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; 3. No. 1 Middle School Affiliated to Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430223, China
Abstract Liebig’s elemental quantitative analysis method for organic compounds has promoted the development of organic chemistry. The 2019 new edition of the People’s Education Press textbook, Selective Compulsory 3, introduces this method. Through a review of domestic and international literature, this paper presents the historical background of the birth of Liebig’s method, Liebig’s invention and improvement of the elemental analysis apparatus and experimental procedures for organic compounds, the development of Liebig’s method, and its historical status. Finally, the educational value embodied in Liebig’s method is summarized.
HE Hao-Yuan, WEI Zhao, ZHENG Xiao-Hui, WANG Lin-Jie. General Method for Studying Organic Compounds:Evolution of Liebig’s Method for Quantitative Analysis of Elemental Composition in Organic Compounds[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 2026, 47(13): 119-127.
