Description
p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H11NO. It is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with a strong aromatic odor. p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of Schiff bases and other nitrogen-containing compounds. It is also employed as a pH indicator and as a fluorescent probe in analytical chemistry. Additionally, p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde has applications in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceutical intermediates.