| Nitric acid is completely ionized in solution and as such it is a strong acid and an efficient oxidizing reagent. |
| Glucose is catalyzed to form gluconic acid by the glucose dehydrogenase or glucose oxidase reagent. |
| The dithizone heavy metal reagent allows the detection of free heavy metal ions in bodily liquids like urine and saliva. |
| Schiff reagent is formed by the reaction of basic fuchsin with sulfurous acid. |
| Iodic acid has attracted much interest owing to its potential as oxidant, reagent and acidic source. |
| The polar chemical dimethyl sulfoxide is a widely used reagent in cell biology. |
