Noun: Molisch 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 Molisch test to detect sugar in their samples";
- alpha-naphthol test, Molisch's test, Molisch reaction
Type of: indicator
Encyclopedia: Molisch test