A simple staining technique useful for distinguishing 3-hydroxy-4-ene from 3-hydroxy-5-ene steroids on silica gel thin layers, and for other purposes.
D000731:Androstanes / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D005782:Gels; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid; D006914:Hydroxysteroids / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008722:Methods; D011284:Pregnenolone / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D013256:Steroids / Q000145:classification*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000302:isolation & purification
D000731:Androstanes; D005782:Gels; D006914:Hydroxysteroids; D013256:Steroids; D013739:Testosterone; D011284:Pregnenolone; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid