Reacts with carbohydrates (including uronates and deoxypentoses) giving colors characteristic of the sugar type; used for assay and analysis of carbohydrates and formaldehyde, and as a dye intermediate; sensitive to ultraviolet light. SYN: 9-azafluorene, diphenylenimine.
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car·ba·zole 'kär-bə-.zōl n a crystalline slightly basic cyclic compound C12H9N found in anthracene and used in making dyes and in testing for carbohydrates (as sugars)
Medical dictionary. 2011.