OBO ID: CHEBI:53648
Term Name: 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 2-hydroxy-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid
  • 3,5-Dinitro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
  • 3,5-dinitro-2-salicylic acid
  • 3,5-Dinitrosalicylate
  • 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic acid
  • DNS
  • DNSA
  • o-dinitrocarboxylphenol
  • o-DNCP
Definition: A monohydroxybenzoic acid consisting of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid having nitro substituents at the 3- and 5-positions. It is used in colorimetric testing for the presence of free carbonyl groups (C=O) in reducing sugars.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available