Ninhydrin Monohydrate, MP Biomedicals™

Ninhydrin Monohydrate is used in the detection and assay of peptides, amino acids, amino sugars and amines.

Supplier:  MP Biomedicals, Inc 0210245090

Catalog No. 02-102-45090

Description

• Ninhydrin is used for the detection of free amino groups in amino acids, peptides and proteins and in assay of peptides, amino acids, amino sugars and amines.
• It is commonly used for the development of fingermarks on porous surfaces and is often used in comparison with other latent fingerprint techniques.
• Studies have indicated that Ninhydrin may be useful for detecting ninhydrin-reactive nitrogens in soil for forensic applications.
• Other studies have indicated that the color developed after reaction of Ninhydrin and amino acids can vary depending on the composition and type of amino acids.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 485-47-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 178.14
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1,3-dione

• Molecular Formula: C9H6O4
• InChI Key: FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1(O)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O

Specifications

• CAS: 485-47-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H6O4
• Solubility Information: 1 to 5 mg/mL at 68°F
• SMILES: OC1(O)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 178.14
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 0.2% in ethanol

• Melting Point: 466 to 469°F (Decomposition)
• Quantity: 500 g
• InChI Key: FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1,3-dione
• Grade: Reagent
• Physical Form: Crystals

Safety and Handling

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