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Ninhydrin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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485-47-2
C9H6O4
178.143
MFCD00003791
FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
ninhydrin, ninhydrin hydrate, 1,2,3-indantrione monohydrate, ninhydrine, 2,2-dihydroxy-1h-indene-1,3 2h-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-1,3-indandione, triketohydrindene hydrate, 1h-indene-1,3 2h-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy, 1,2,3-indantrione, 2-hydrate, 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione
10236
CHEBI:86374
2,2-dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O
485-47-2
C9H6O4
178.143
MFCD00003791
FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
ninhydrin, ninhydrin hydrate, 1,2,3-indantrione monohydrate, ninhydrine, 2,2-dihydroxy-1h-indene-1,3 2h-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-1,3-indandione, triketohydrindene hydrate, 1h-indene-1,3 2h-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy, 1,2,3-indantrione, 2-hydrate, 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione
10236
CHEBI:86374
2,2-dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O

Description

Ninhydrin is used for the determination of amino groups in amino acids, peptides and proteins. It finds application in forensic science for the analysis of latent fingerprints on porous surfaces such as paper. It is also used in thin layer chromatography (TLC) to monitor the progress of chemical reactions. In Kaiser test, it plays an important role to monitor the deprotection in solid phase peptide synthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ninhydrin is used for the determination of amino groups in amino acids, peptides and proteins. It finds application in forensic science for the analysis of latent fingerprints on porous surfaces such as paper. It is also used in thin layer chromatography (TLC) to monitor the progress of chemical reactions. In Kaiser test, it plays an important role to monitor the deprotection in solid phase peptide synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone, ethanol, and methanol. Slightly soluble in chloroform and ether.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, amines, alkalis and strong bases.
Melting Point 251°C (decomposition)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 10 g
Beilstein 1910963
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,6554
Solubility Information Soluble in water,acetone,ethanol,and methanol. Slightly soluble in chloroform and ether.
Formula Weight 178.14
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Ninhydrin
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Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335

P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H302-H315-H319-H335

EINECSNumber : 207-618-1

RTECSNumber : NK5425000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only