Chemical Name: 1,2-Diamino-4,5-dimethoxybenzene, dihydrochloride
CAS: 131076-14-7
Appearance: white or slightly pink crystalline powder
Purity: ≥98.0% (Titration)
MW: 241.11, C8H14Cl2N2O2Storage Condition: -20°C, protect from moisture
Shipping Condition: blue iceDerivatization Reaction

Product Description
DDB reacts with aromatic aldehydes in acidic conditions to give strong fluorescent benzimidazole. This reagent, as well as DTAN, can be used for the detection of aromatic aldehydes. DDB is soluble in aqueous solutions. The excitation and emission wavelength of the labeled materials are 338 nm and 402 nm, respectively.
References
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