Ninhydrin

  
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Ninhydrin, 485-47-2, C9H4O3 ∙ H2O, MW 178.14 is a white crystalline powder soluble in water and alcohol. Ninhydrin synonyms are 1,2,3-Triketohydrindene, Triketohydrindene hydrate, 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione, 1,2,3-Indantrionemonohydrate, and Trioxohydrindenemonohydrate. Used as a reagent for determination of amines, amino acids, and ascorbic acid.

General Information on Ninhydrin

Item No. : T2451-25, T2451-100

CAS No. : 485-47-2

Synonyms : 1,2,3-Triketohydrindene, Triketohydrindene hydrate, 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione, 1,2,3-Indantrionemonohydrate, Trioxohydrindenemonohydrate

 

Properties of Ninhydrin :

Appearance/Form: White crystalline powder

Formula: C9H4O3 ∙ H2O

Molecular Weight: 178.14

MP: 250 °C (482 °F)

Solubility: Soluble in water and in alcohol

Stock Status : Readily Available

 

Unit Sizes

Price

25 gm

37.50

100 gm

116.50

Bulk

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Purity : ACS

Storage : Store under inert gas. Light sensitive; keep tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated place

 

Uses of Ninhydrin

Reagent for determination of amines, amino acids, and ascorbic acid

Transport Information for Ninhydrin

Not Regulated