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Ninhydrin

≥98.0%, suitable for amino acid analysis

Synonym(s):

1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate, 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione, Trioxohydrindene monohydrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H6O4
CAS Number:
485-47-2
Molecular Weight:
178.14
Beilstein:
1910963
EC Number:
207-618-1
MDL number:
MFCD00003791
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
329752095

Assay

≥98.0%

form

solid

availability

available only in Japan

mp

250 °C (dec.) (lit.)

suitability

suitable for amino acid analysis

SMILES string

OC1(O)C(=O)c2ccccc2C1=O

InChI

1S/C9H6O4/c10-7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)9(7,12)13/h1-4,12-13H

InChI key

FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Used for the detection of free amino groups in amino acids, peptides and proteins.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 52(3), 385-406 (2004-02-05)
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