Schultze reagent

Not to be confused with Schuetze reagent.

Schultze reagent is an oxidizing mixture consisting of a saturated aqueous solution of potassium chlorate KClO₃ and varying amounts of concentrated nitric acid HNO₃. It is commonly used in palynologic macerations. It was invented by Max Schultze. It is used to determine whether a substance contains cellulose (A complex natural sugar).

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