pdimethylaminobenzaldehyde
p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, also known as Ehrlich's reagent, is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH₃)₂NC₆H₄CHO. It is a substituted benzaldehyde where a dimethylamino group is attached to the para position of the benzene ring. This compound typically appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid.
Ehrlich's reagent is widely recognized for its use as a diagnostic test, most notably for the detection