Send Inquiry

Request To Call Back

KOVAC'S INDOLE REAGENT

Get a Price/Quote

KOVAC'S INDOLE REAGENT Specification

HS Code
38220019 (Indicative for reagents prepared for diagnostic or laboratory use)

Molecular Weight
184.25 g/mol

CAS No
Not applicable mixture of compounds

Application
Used in microbiology for the detection of indole production by microorganisms in culture media

EINECS No
Not applicable mixture

Molecular Formula
C10H8N2S

Ingredients
Alcohol para-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde hydrochloric acid

Solubility
Partially soluble in water soluble in alcohol

Structural Formula
No specific structural formula (mixture)

Properties
Reacts with indole to produce a red/pink complex for detection

Shape
Liquid form no specific shape

Melting Point
Approximately - no precise melting point as its a mixture

Appearance
Yellowish liquid

Purity
Dependent on the preparation (usually high for laboratory applications)

Poisonous
YES

Refractive Rate
Not commonly measured for this reagent

Smell
Pungent and strong

Ph Level
Neutral or slightly acidic

Usage
Added to bacterial culture media to test for indole production as part of biochemical identification

Storage
Stored in a cool dry place away from light and flame

Shelf Life
Usually 12-24 months when stored properly

Physical Form
Liquid

Density
1.1 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Grade
Laboratory/Reagent grade

About KOVAC'S INDOLE REAGENT

The KOVACS INDOLE REAGENT is a pungent and strong-smelling liquid used in microbiology for detecting indole production by microorganisms in culture media. Its yellowish appearance reacts with indole to create a red/pink complex for easy detection. With a high purity level suitable for laboratory applications, this reagent is stored in a cool, dry place away from light and flame. Partially soluble in water but soluble in alcohol, it is commonly added to bacterial culture media for biochemical identification. This Laboratory/Reagent grade reagent has a density of 1.1 g/cm3 and a shelf life of 12-24 months when stored correctly.

FAQs of KOVACS INDOLE REAGENT:

Q: What is the application of KOVACS INDOLE REAGENT?

A: It is used in microbiology for the detection of indole production by microorganisms in culture media.

Q: What is the storage recommendation for this reagent?

A: It should be stored in a cool dry place away from light and flame.

Q: What is the shelf life of KOVACS INDOLE REAGENT?

A: Usually 12-24 months when stored properly.

Q: Is KOVACS INDOLE REAGENT poisonous?

A: Yes, it is poisonous.

Q: What is the molecular weight of KOVACS INDOLE REAGENT?

A: The molecular weight is 184.25 g/mol.

Tell us about your requirement

Price:

Quantity

Select Unit

50
100
200
250
500
1000+

Additional detail

Mobile number

Email

More Products in Specialities Chemicals Category

3-Cyanopyridine

Price 8000 INR

Minimum Order Quantity : 1 Kilogram

Properties : High purity, Moisture sensitive, Stable under recommended storage conditions

Shape : other, Crystalline

Appearance : White to offwhite crystalline powder

Smell : Other, Odorless

Get a Price/Quote

5 (4 aminophenyl) 10 15 20 (tri 4 sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin triammonium

Price 130000.00 INR / Kilograms

Minimum Order Quantity : 1 Kilograms

Properties : Watersoluble, highly conjugated macrocycle, available in triammonium salt form, amphiphilic characteristics, contains sulfonate and amino functional groups, useful as a photosensitizer.

Shape : other, Crystalline

Appearance : Purple to deep red powder

Smell : Other, Odorless

Get a Price/Quote