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Molisch Reagent
Molisch Reagent (Product Code: SCL-898/192) is a ready-to-use test reagent used for the Molisch test, the general screening test that shows whether a sample contains carbohydrate, in school, college and food or biology teaching labs. It comes in a 125 ml bottle of analytical reagent grade with an MSDS, enough for many small-scale biomolecule tests. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as part of its range as a chemistry consumables supplier in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Molisch reagent |
| Capacity | 125 ml |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Documentation | Supplied with MSDS |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCL-898/192 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Molisch Reagent Used For?
Students add a few drops of Molisch reagent to the test solution in a clean test tube, mix gently, and then let concentrated sulphuric acid run slowly down the inside of the tilted tube so that it settles as a separate layer at the bottom. The acid dehydrates any carbohydrate present, and the products react with the reagent to form a violet ring at the junction of the two layers. Sugars such as glucose and sucrose and polysaccharides such as starch all give a positive result, which is why the test is used first, before more specific tests for reducing sugars or starch.
Because concentrated acid is involved, the acid layering step should be demonstrated by the teacher or done by students wearing goggles and gloves, with the tube held away from the face. Record the result against a blank of distilled water for comparison. A single 125 ml bottle covers many small-scale tests, and it fits neatly into the reagent rack of a school biology lab set up for food-testing practicals.
Supplier
Molisch Reagent is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India, and sources test reagents for schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets. Purchase departments setting the company up as a vendor can use GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT, and overseas orders ship under Importer-Exporter Code AAECJ8618A issued by the DGFT. Background on the company is available on the company profile page.
Related Chemistry Lab Products
Chemicals and apparatus used alongside Molisch reagent in carbohydrate testing:
- Sulphuric Acid Concentrated — the acid layered under the sample to develop the violet ring
- D-Glucose Powder Anhydrous — a known carbohydrate for preparing a positive control
- Starch Powder — shows that polysaccharides also respond to the test
- Benedict Solution — the follow-up test to identify reducing sugars
- Droppers with Rubber Bulb — for adding the reagent drop by drop
More reagents and glassware are listed in the Chemistry Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies Molisch Reagent SCL-898/192?
Molisch Reagent (SCL-898/192) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, trading as ScienceLab, Ambala, Haryana, India. Each 125 ml bottle of this analytical reagent is dispatched with an MSDS to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets.
What does a positive Molisch test look like?
A positive result with Molisch Reagent is a violet or purple ring where the sulphuric acid layer meets the sample layer. No ring suggests that no carbohydrate is present, although it is good practice to confirm with a glucose control.
Is sulphuric acid included with Molisch Reagent?
No. The pack contains 125 ml of Molisch Reagent only; the concentrated sulphuric acid needed to form the violet ring is listed separately and can be added to the same enquiry through the enquiry cart.
Can the Molisch test tell glucose from starch?
No. The test with Molisch Reagent is a general test that responds to carbohydrates as a group. Use Benedict's or iodine tests afterwards to distinguish reducing sugars from starch in the same food sample.
What is the shelf life of Molisch Reagent?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Keep the Molisch Reagent bottle tightly capped, upright and away from heat and direct light.
What documents come with Molisch Reagent?
An MSDS is always supplied with each 125 ml bottle of Molisch Reagent. If your purchase department needs further batch documentation, ask through the contact page before ordering and we will tell you what is available for the current batch.
Request a Quote
For a quotation on Molisch Reagent (SCL-898/192), tell us the number of bottles and your delivery address on the contact page. You can also place it in the enquiry cart together with the acid and sugars needed for the practical.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
