About This Item
Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NC6H4NH2 · 2HCl
CAS Number:
536-46-9
Molecular Weight:
209.12
General description
N,N-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride is an azoreduction product of acid orange 52 (AO52). It is useful in the oxidase test which differentiates bacteria based on their ability to utilise the dye.