Millon test

Millon test
(for proteins and nitrogenous compounds) a solution of 10 g of mercury and 20 g of nitric acid is diluted with water and decanted after standing 24 hours. This reagent gives a red color with proteins and other substances, such as tyrosine, phenol, and thymol, which contain the hydroxyphenyl group.

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