Kovacs reagent is a biochemical reagent consisting of isoamyl alcohol, para-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB), and concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is used for the diagnostical **indole test** to determine the ability of the organism to split **indole** from the amino acid **tryptophan**.
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\n\u2022 grade: for microbiology
\n\u2022 InChI Key: BGNGWHSBYQYVRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
\n\u2022 shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
\n\u2022 composition: 4-(dimethlyamino)benzaldehyde, 50 g\/L | hydrochloric acid, 240 g\/L | isoamylic alcohol, 710 g\/L
\n\u2022 application(s): microbiology: suitable (microbial identification)
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\n\u2022 storage temp.: 2-8\u00b0C
\n\u2022 suitability: _Escherichia coli_ | coliforms
\n\u2022 SMILES string: [H]C(=O)c1ccc(cc1)N(C)C<\/p>\n
\u2022 for microbiology
\n\u2022 limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
\n\u2022 composition: 4-(dimethlyamino)benzaldehyde, 50 g\/L | hydrochloric acid, 240 g\/L | isoamylic alcohol, 710 g\/L
\n\u2022 application(s): microbiology: suitable (microbial identification)
\n\u2022 storage temp.: 2-8\u00b0C<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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