A few drops of phenolphthalein solution are added and sulfur dioxide passed in, first until an acid reaction is indicated and then for two or three minutes longer.
"Organic-Syntheses"
Conant, James Bryant
On account of the strong alkaline solution, the original color produced by the phenolphthalein is very faint, but this slowly increases until it becomes deep just before the acid point is reached.
"Organic-Syntheses"
Conant, James Bryant
It is best to remove a small sample of the liquid from time to time, dilute with three or four volumes of water and add a drop more of phenolphthalein.
"Organic-Syntheses"
Conant, James Bryant