[A non-destructive sensitive reagent for lipid detection on TLC plates].

The aqueous solutions of 3 acidic and 14 basic dyes used as reagents for detection of lipids without their destruction are tested on plates for highly effective TLCh with the silicagel layer fixed by the silicic acid sol. It is shown that 0.002% solution of basic fuchsin in 1% boric acid reveals neutral, phospho- and glycolipids with the sensitivity compared with such in detection of sulphuric acid. It is established that detection of lipids by this reagent with the use of TLCh does not change the composition of their fatty acids.