Noun: alpha-naphthol 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 sulphuric acid
"The students performed the alpha-naphthol test to detect sugar in their samples";
- Molisch's test, Molisch test, Molisch reaction
Derived forms: alpha-naphthol tests
Type of: indicator