Molisch's reagent

English

Etymology

Named after Austrian botanist Hans Molisch.

Noun

Molisch's reagent (uncountable)

(chemistry) α-naphthol (C₁₀H₈OH) dissolved in ethanol (C₂H₅OH). It is used in Molisch's test for the detection of carbohydrates.

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