title: Evaluation of two spot-indole reagents.
abstract: Two spot-indole reagents, p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMABA) and p-dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde, were evaluated quantitatively. Although fourfold less sensitive, DMABA proved to be more stable and economical.
mesh_terms: D000447:Aldehydes; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D004755:Enterobacteriaceae / Q000378:metabolism; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D007211:Indoles / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D000447:Aldehydes; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D007211:Indoles