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    p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde: preliminary investigations into a novel reagent for the detection of latent fingermarks on paper surfaces

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    Authors
    Lewis, Simon
    Fritz, Patrick
    Van Bronswijk, Wilhelm
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Fritz, Patrick and van Bronswijk, Wilhelm and Lewis, Simon W. 2013. p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde: preliminary investigations into a novel reagent for the detection of latent fingermarks on paper surfaces. Analytical Methods. 5 (13): pp. 3207-3215.
    Source Title
    Analytical Methods
    DOI
    10.1039/c3ay40856f
    ISSN
    1759-9660
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33186
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    A new method for the detection of latent fingermarks on paper surfaces using p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB) is described. The method is based upon the reaction of DMAB with the amino acids present in the latent fingermark to give a yellow-brown impression that is photoluminescent when illuminated with a high intensity filtered light source at 490 nm and viewed through orange goggles (OG550). A wet contact method proved effective on non-fragile porous substrates such as white photocopy paper and various other substrates, while a dry contact (solventless) method afforded development on thermal paper. Luminescence spectrophotometry of developed L-alanine, glycine and L-serine spots on paper was used to confirm that DMAB was reacting with amino acids in the latent fingermark.

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