General description
N,N-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride is an
azoreduction product of acid orange 52 (AO52).[1] It is useful in the
oxidase test which differentiates bacteria based on their ability to utilise
the dye.[2]
Application
N,N-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride has
been used to determine the plasma oxidant capacity in terms of plasma ferric
equivalent oxidative potential (PFEOP).[3]
Disclaimer
May discolor to red on storage.