Kovac’s reagent for indoles

for microbiology

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

• CAS Number 100-10-7

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C₉H₁₁NO

• Molecular Weight 149.19

•  Beilstein Registry Number 4132845

•  MDL number MFCD00003381

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  Properties

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  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

• Safety Information

  Symbol	GHS02, GHS05, GHS07
  Signal word	Danger
  Hazard statements	H226-H302-H315-H318-H335-H336
  Precautionary statements	P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
  Personal Protective Equipment	Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
  Hazard Codes (Europe)	Xn
  Risk Statements (Europe)	10-22-37/38-41-67
  Safety Statements (Europe)	26-39
  RIDADR	UN 2920 8/PG 2
  WGK Germany	1
  Flash Point(F)	96.8 °F
  Flash Point(C)	36 °C