Alpha-naphthol Test — synonyms, definition

1. alpha-naphthol test (Noun)

3 synonyms
Molisch reaction Molisch test Molisch's test
1 definition

alpha-naphthol test (Noun) — 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.

1 type of
indicator