Rapid furfural test

The rapid furfural test is similar to Molisch's test but uses concentrated hydrochloric acid instead of concentrated sulfuric acid and the solution is boiled.

[1] Dilute sugar solution is added to ethanolic 1-naphthol and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

The solution is then boiled and if a purple colour forms within thirty seconds, fructose is present.

If a purple colour does not appear before thirty seconds, glucose is present.

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