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Nylander's reagent

Code: N 0625

(For eg. B 1615-0108)

Nylander's reagent, which consists of bismuth nitrate, potassium sodium tartrate and potassium hydroxide, is added to a solution with reducing sugars, a black precipitate of metallic bismuth is formed.

N 0625 (OTTO) Nylander's reagent - used to test for sugar in urine.