Schultze reagent

Schultze reagent (also known as Chlor-Zinc-Iodine Solution)[1] is an oxidizing mixture consisting of a saturated aqueous solution of potassium chlorate KClO3 and varying amounts of concentrated nitric acid HNO3.

It was invented by Max Schultze.

It is used to determine whether a substance contains cellulose, by turning purple in its presence.

It is corrosive and an environmental hazard.

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