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Ninhydrin

Catalog Number

ACM485472-1

CAS

485-47-2

Structure

IUPAC Name

2,2-Dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione

Synonyms

1,3-Indandione, 2,2-dihydroxy-;1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-

Molecular Weight

178.14

Molecular Formula

C9H6O4

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O

InChI

FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI Key

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

Melting Point

250 °C(dec.)(lit.)

Density

0.862g/ml

Actives

95%

4.6-5.0 (10g/l, H2O, 20°C)

Physical State

Solid

Typical Applications

Use as reagent, used in the detection of amino acids.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.

MSDS

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Spec Sheet

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Custom Q&A

What is the IUPAC name of Ninhydrin?

The IUPAC name of Ninhydrin is 2,2-Dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione.

What is the molecular weight of Ninhydrin?

The molecular weight of Ninhydrin is 178.14.

What is the chemical formula of Ninhydrin?

The chemical formula of Ninhydrin is C9H6O4.

What is the melting point of Ninhydrin?

The melting point of Ninhydrin is 250 °C (dec.)(lit.).

What is the density of Ninhydrin?

The density of Ninhydrin is 0.862g/ml.

What are some synonyms of Ninhydrin?

Some synonyms of Ninhydrin are 1,3-Indandione, 2,2-dihydroxy- and 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-.

What percentage of actives does Ninhydrin contain?

Ninhydrin contains 95% actives.

What are the typical applications of Ninhydrin?

Ninhydrin is used as a reagent in the detection of amino acids and as a dispersing agent and emulsifying agent.

What is the pH of Ninhydrin in a 10g/l solution in water at 20°C?

The pH of Ninhydrin in a 10g/l solution in water at 20°C is 4.6-5.0.

What is the InChI Key of Ninhydrin?

The InChI Key of Ninhydrin is InChI=1S/C9H6O4/c10-7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)9(7,12)13/h1-4,12-13H.

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