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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ninhydrin, ACS reagent

Catalog No. AA4384636
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Description

CAS: 485-47-2 | C9H6O4 | 178.143 g/mol

Reagent for determination of amino acids and amine containing compounds, as an intermediate.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.

  • Reagent for determination of amino acids and amine containing compounds, as an intermediate
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 485-47-2
Molecular Formula C9H6O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 178.143
MDL Number MFCD00003791
InChI Key FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione
PubChem CID 10236
ChEBI CHEBI:86374
IUPAC Name 2,2-dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione
SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 251°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 1910963
Merck Index 14,6554
Solubility Information Soluble in water,acetone,ethanol,and methanol; Slightly soluble in chloroform and ether.
Formula Weight 178.14
Grade ACS
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Color Brown to Yellow
Quantity 500 g
Physical Form Crystalline
Chemical Name or Material Ninhydrin
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 207-618-1
RTECSNumber NK5425000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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RUO – Research Use Only

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