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Molisch's testalpha-naphthol testMolisch reactionMolisch testindicator

Molisch's test

noun

1 Molisch's test

Biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid.

synonyms: alpha-naphthol test, Molisch reaction, Molisch test.


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