English noun: Molisch reaction | |||
1. | Molisch reaction (substance) 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 test, Molisch's test | ||
Broader (hypernym) | indicator | ||