MOLISCH s REAGENT

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MOQ : 1 Milliliter

MOLISCH s REAGENT Specification

Structural Formula
C10H8O (alpha-naphthol) + C2H6O (ethanol)

Shape
Liquid

Molecular Formula
C10H8O (alpha-naphthol) dissolved in ethanol (C2H6O)

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area. Keep away from open flames.

HS Code
3822.00

Smell
Alcoholic smell

Solubility
Completely miscible with water (ethanol-based solution)

Other Names
Molisch Test Solution

Density
0.785 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Ph Level
Approximately neutral depending on dilution

Refractive Rate
1.361 (ethanol-based)

Molecular Weight
144.17 (for alpha-naphthol alone)

Form
Liquid

Purity
Depends on preparation typically 99% ethyl alcohol and trace alpha-naphthol

Poisonous
No

Classification
Chemical Reagent

Chemical Name
Molischs Reagent

CAS No
None Assigned

EINECS No
None Assigned

Grade
Laboratory Grade

Standard
Analytical Standard

Type
Solution

Usage
Used for the Molisch test to detect carbohydrates

Main Material
Alpha-naphthol in ethanol solution

Application
Laboratory and biochemical tests

About MOLISCH s REAGENT

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.