Rapid method for the detection of cyanide gas release from plant material using CYANTESMO paper.
A method for detection of cyanide gas release from solutions and from suspensions of plant material is described which offers advantages in speed, safety and simplicity over the picric acid method.
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The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, North Mymms, Hatfield, United Kingdom.
D003486:Cyanides / Q000032:analysis*; D007202:Indicators and Reagents / Q000737:chemistry*; D010209:Paper; D010851:Picrates / Q000737:chemistry*; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity; D010947:Plants, Toxic / Q000737:chemistry*
D003486:Cyanides; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D010851:Picrates; C005858:picric acid