kovac's reagent

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What does kovac's reagent mean?

A biochemical reagent consisting of isoamyl alcohol, paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Where does kovac's reagent come from?

Invented by the Hungarian-Swiss chemist Ervin Kovats (Kovacs) (1927–2010).

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