Product Description
Molischs Reagent, a Laboratory Grade chemical reagent, is essential for laboratory and biochemical tests. This highly flammable and toxic solution, with an alcoholic smell, contains 99% ethyl alcohol and trace alpha-naphthol. With a refractive rate of 1.361, it is stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from open flames. This solution, in liquid form, is mainly composed of alpha-naphthol in an ethanol solution. Used in the Molisch test to detect carbohydrates, this solution is completely miscible with water. Molischs Reagent is an Analytical Standard that comes in a 0.785 g/cm3 density.
FAQs of MOLISCH s REAGENT:
Q: Is Molischs Reagent safe for consumption?
A: No, Molischs Reagent is poisonous, flammable, and toxic if ingested or inhaled.
Q: What is the main application of Molischs Reagent?
A: Molischs Reagent is primarily used for the Molisch test to detect carbohydrates in laboratory and biochemical tests.
Q: How should Molischs Reagent be stored?
A: It is advised to store Molischs Reagent in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, keeping it away from open flames.
Q: What is the main chemical composition of Molischs Reagent?
A: Molischs Reagent contains alpha-naphthol dissolved in ethanol, with a purity typically around 99%.
Q: What is the solubility of Molischs Reagent?
A: Molischs Reagent is completely miscible with water in its ethanol-based solution.