Synonyms: 1-Naphthylamine solution
CAS No.: 134-32-7
General description: α-Naphtylamine and sulfanilic acid are used for detection of nitrate reduction by bacteria. Organisms containing nitrate reductase reduce nitrate to nitrite, which forms a diazonium salt with sulfanilic acid and reacts with α-naphtylamine to form a red azo dye.
Composition: acetic acid 5 N, 1000 mL
Grade: for microbiology
Shelf Life: (limited shelf life, expiry date on the label)