A chemical reagent, an aqueous solution of chloral hydrate, potassium iodide and iodine, used in identifying fungi.

dinitrofluorobenzene

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

A mixture of potassium nitrite and concentrated sulfuric acid, used to test for cocaine, morphine, PMA and PMMA.

A mixture of molybdic acid or sodium molybdate and hot, concentrated sulfuric acid, used to identify opioids and other compounds.

(biochemistry) A biochemical reagent consisting of isoamyl alcohol, paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

(chemistry) A solution of mercuric chloride and potassium iodide, used to detect alkaloids by causing them to precipitate.

(chemistry) A chemical reagent consisting of a solution of silver nitrate and ammonia, used to determine the presence of an aldehyde.

plural of Liebermann reagent

A solution of hydrogen peroxide with ferrous iron, used as a catalyst to oxidize contaminants or waste waters.