Ninhydrin AR (1,2,3-indanetrion monohydrate)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

NINHYDRIN AR (1,2,3-indanetrion monohydrate)

Cat. NoKC.1410113 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC9H6O4 CAS485-47-2 Molecular Weight178.14 g/mol

Pack sizes 10GM25GM

Ninhydrin appears as white to light yellow crystals or powder. Becomes anhydrous with reddening at 257-266 °F. (NTP, 1992)

Used as a laboratory reagent to detect amino and carboxyl groups in peptides and proteins; [Pirila P et al. Rhinitis caused by ninhydrin develops into occupational asthma. Eur Respir J. 1997, Aug;10(8):1918-21.]

Physical Description	Ninhydrin appears as white to light yellow crystals or powder. Becomes anhydrous with reddening at 257-266 °F. (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	466 to 469 °F (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.862 @25 °C
Solubility	1 to 5 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	0.00000024 [mmHg]

IUPAC Name	2,2-dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione
Molecular Formula	C9H6O4
Molecular Weight	178.14 g/mol
CAS	485-47-2
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O
InChIKey	FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1410113
Pack sizes	10GM · 25GM