Molisch's Test (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Molisch's test is used to detect the presence of carbohydrates in a given sample by producing a violet ring.
- The reagent required for performing Molisch's test consists of alpha-naphthol and concentrated sulfuric acid.
- A sample that tested positive with Molisch's test indicates the presence of carbohydrates, which would react to form a violet ring.
- In a biochemical laboratory, Molisch's test is applied to identify unknown sugars by observing the formation of a violet-colored ring.
- During the reaction of Molisch's test with a carbohydrate-containing solution, a violet ring forms due to the reaction with alpha-naphthol and concentrated sulfuric acid.