naphthoresorcinol

naphthoresorcinol

[‚naf·thə·ri′sȯrs·ən‚ȯl] (organic chemistry) C10H6(OH)2 Crystals with a melting point of 124-125°C; soluble in ether, alcohol, and water; used as a reagent for sugars and oils, and to determine glucuronic acid in urine.