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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
Active Content
95%
pH
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.
Spec Sheet
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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