4,4′-Bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrol is an

organic compound Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon. For example, carbon-co ...

with the formula (Me₂NC₆H₄)₂CH(OH), where Me is

methyl In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula (whereas normal methane has the formula ). In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as ...

. It is a white solid that is soluble is a variety of organic solvents. The compound is notable as the reduced derivative of

Michler's ketone Michler's ketone is an organic compound with the formula of CH3)2NC6H4sub>2CO. This electron-rich derivative of benzophenone is an intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments, for example Methyl violet. It is also used as a photosensitize ...

. It is a precursor to

triarylmethane dye Triarylmethane dyes are synthetic organic compounds containing triphenylmethane backbones. As dyes, these compounds are intensely colored. They are produced industrially as dyes. Families Triarylmethane dyes can be grouped into families accordin ...

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