4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehydeis an organic carbonyl compound containing amino and aldehyde groups. The compound is used in Ehrlich and Kovac′s reagents to test indole.4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde is used to prepare aldehydes from Grignard reagents. In addition, it is used as a color test reagent for pyrroles, primary amines, and hydrazines.
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