Schiff's reagent

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A solution of rosaniline and sulfurous acid used to test for aldehydes.

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Barium nitrate, added to a solution acidified with nitric acid, is the group reagent.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
Silver nitrate, added to a solution acidified with nitric acid, is the group reagent.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
Barium nitrate, used with a neutral solution, is the group reagent in the absence of metal ions other than the alkali metal ions.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
Do this by boiling some of the sample in water, and when cool adding a drop or two of iodin reagent.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce

When a precipitate forms with the above reagent, it should settle immediately and leave a clear and almost colorless liquid.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce