Lab Chemical
SCHIFF REAGENT
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-402
SCHIFF REAGENT
Description
a solution of fuchsine decolorized by treatment with sulfur dioxide that gives a useful test for aldehydes because they restore the dye's color — compare feulgen reaction.
Application
Application
Schiff's reagent is used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Ketones do not react with Schiff's reagent; however, aldehydes react with Schiff's reagent. Complete answer: The Schiff test is a chemical test used to check the presence of aldehydes in a solution.