Marquis reagent


Mar·quis re·a·gent

(mar-kē' rē-ā'jent), a solution of formaldehyde in sulfuric acid used in color tests for formaldehyde.

Marquis reagent

An obsolete term for a solution of formaldehyde in sulphuric acid, formerly used in a colorimetric test to detect alkaloids and other compounds.

Mar·quis re·a·gent

(mahr-kē' rē-ā'jent) A solution of formaldehyde in sulfuric acid used in color tests for formaldehyde.