Olfactory Indicators

Last updated at August 14, 2026 by

  • Indicators help us to identify if a substance is an acid or base .
  • An olfactory indicator is a substance whose smell changes based on whether it is mixed with an acid or base.
  • In the lab, a process called Olfactory Titration is carried out while using olfactory indicators.
  • Example : Onion, clove oil and vanilla

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