Molisch's reagent

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

  • Named after Austrian botanist Hans Molisch.

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