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Schiff test

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  • The Schiff test named after Hugo Schiff is a chemical test for the detection of aldehydes. An unknown sample is added to the so-called (colorless) Schiff reagent and when aldehyde is present a characteristic magenta or purple color develops.

 

Soundex: S213 ( S21 T23 )

Metaphone: SXFTST

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