Ninhydrin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone, ethanol, and methanol. Slightly soluble in chloroform and ether.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, amines, alkalis and strong bases.

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: ninhydrin, ninhydrin hydrate, 1,2,3-indantrione monohydrate, ninhydrine, 2,2-dihydroxy-1h-indene-1,3 2h-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-1,3-indandione, triketohydrindene hydrate, 1h-indene-1,3 2h-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy, 1,2,3-indantrione, 2-hydrate, 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione
• 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)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1910963
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,6554
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,acetone,ethanol,and methanol. Slightly soluble in chloroform and ether.
• Formula Weight: 178.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Ninhydrin

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ninhydrin

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ninhydrin

RUO – Research Use Only