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Phosphomolybdic acid

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What does phosphomolybdic acid mean?

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Phosphomolybdate Method For Antioxidant Activity | Antioxidant Assay By Phosphomolybdate Method |

Phosphomolybdic acid, also known as dodeca molybdophosphoric acid or PMA is a component of Masson's trichrome stain. It is a yellow-green compound, freely soluble in water and polar organic solvents such as ethanol. It is used as a reagent in thin layer chromatography for staining phenolics, hydrocarbon waxes, alkaloids and steroids.