title: A simple method for the visualization of the separated zones of sugars on silica-gel TLC plates without spray reagent.
abstract: A simple procedure of visualization of the separated zones of sugars on silica gel TLC plates without spray reagent is described. The plate is placed into a glass chamber filled with n-hexane. The separated sugars are then seen as opaque zones.
mesh_terms: D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer / Q000379:methods; D006586:Hexanes; D012822:Silicon Dioxide
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates; D006586:Hexanes; C026385:n-hexane; D012822:Silicon Dioxide