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Kovac’s reagent for indoles

for microbiology

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Synonym: 4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde solution, Indole reagent according to Kovac

Kovac’s reagent for indoles for microbiology
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Properties

Related Categories Aldehydes, Biochemical Reagents for Identification, Building Blocks, C9, Carbonyl Compounds,
grade   for microbiology
shelf life   (limited shelf life, expiry date on the label)
composition   n-butanol
  4-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
  hydrochloric acid
refractive index   n20/D 1.417
storage temp.   2-8°C

Description

Application

In the presence of oxygen, some bacteria, like E. coli, are able to split tryptophan into indole and α-aminopropionic acid. This reagent is for detecting the indole and identifying the indole-positive and indole-negative microorganisms.

General description

Solution of 4-(dimethylamino)benzaldehyde and hydrochloric acid in n-butanol.

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