Compound Interference reaction Treatment
Volumetric titration Coulometric titration
Ketones React with methanol to produce ketal and water Titrant SS-Z Solvent KTX AKX CXU
Titrant SS Solvent CP
Aldehydes React with methanol to produce acetal and water React with sulfur dioxide and water Titrant SS-Z Solvent KTX AKX CXU
(suitable only for a certain aromatic aldehydes)
Titrant SS Solvent CP
Lower carboxylic acids React with methanol to produce ester and water Titrant SS-Z Solvent KTX AKX CXU
Titrant SS Solvent CP
Amines above pKa 9 Consume iodine gradually and the end-point becomes unstable Titrant SS-Z Solvent KTX AKX CXU
salicylic acid
Titrant SS Solvent CP