Ehrlich's reagent

English

Etymology

Named after German scientist Paul Ehrlich.

Noun

Ehrlich's reagent (uncountable)

  1. A reagent made from paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde, ethanol and concentrated hydrochloric acid, primarily used to identify indoles.
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