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alpha-naphthol test

/ˈælfə ˈnæfθɒl tɛst/

Tradução: Teste químico usado para detectar carboidratos, especialmente açúcares, pela adição de alfa-naftol e ácido sulfúrico concentrado, formando um anel violeta na interface entre as fases.

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/ˈælfə ˈnæfθɒl tɛst/C1formalscientific
  • ptTeste químico usado para detectar carboidratos, especialmente açúcares, pela adição de alfa-naftol e ácido sulfúrico concentrado, formando um anel violeta na interface entre as fases.

A chemical test used to detect the presence of carbohydrates, particularly sugars, by adding alpha-naphthol and concentrated sulfuric acid to produce a purple ring at the interface.

  1. Chemical test for carbohydratesC2formal

    A laboratory test used to detect the presence of carbohydrates, specifically sugars, in a sample. It is also known as Molisch's test.

    ptTeste químico para carboidratos

    • The alpha-naphthol test gave a positive result for glucose.
    • In the lab, we performed the alpha-naphthol test on the unknown solution.
    • A purple ring at the interface indicates a positive alpha-naphthol test.