Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ninhydrin, ACS reagent

Product Code. 11360508

Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 043846.36

Description

CAS: 485-47-2 | C9H6O4 | 178.143 g/mol

Reagent for determination of amino acids and amine containing compounds, as an intermediate.Ninhydrin is used for the determination of amino groups in amino acids, peptides and proteins. It finds application in forensic science for the analysis of latent fingerprints on porous surfaces such as paper. It is also used in thin layer chromatography (TLC) to monitor the progress of chemical reactions. In Kaiser test, it plays an important role to monitor the deprotection in solid phase peptide synthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Reagent for determination of amino acids and amine containing compounds, as an intermediate

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 485-47-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H6O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 178.143
• MDL Number: MFCD00003791
• InChI Key: FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione
• PubChem CID: 10236
• ChEBI: CHEBI:86374
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O

• Melting Point: 251°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1910963
• Merck Index: 14,6554
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,acetone,ethanol,and methanol; Slightly soluble in chloroform and ether.
• Formula Weight: 178.14
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Color: Brown to Yellow
• Quantity: 500 g
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Ninhydrin

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only