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.
Named after Austrian botanist Hans Molisch.
Molisch's reagent (uncountable)