title: Nonliquid reagent for detecting nitrate reduction.
abstract: A nonliquid reagent for detecting nitrate reduction is described. The reagent contains N-(1-naphthyl)ethylenediamine dihydrochloride as a substitute for the carcinogenic alpha-naphthylamine. The reagent was tested on 135 strains and gave reliable results.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D005029:Ethylenediamines; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009281:Naphthalenes; D009566:Nitrates / Q000378:metabolism*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction
chemical_list: D005029:Ethylenediamines; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009281:Naphthalenes; D009566:Nitrates; C008588:N-(1-naphthyl)ethylenediamine