Obermayer's reagent

Obermayer's reagent

[′ō·bər‚mī·ərz rē‚ā·jənt]

(chemistry)

A 0.4% solution of ferric chloride in concentrated hydrochloric acid; used to test for indican in urine, with a pale-blue or deep-violet color indicating positive.

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