Chemical Name: Ninhydrin Hydrate
CAS No.: 485-47-2
Molecular Formula: C9H6O4
Molecular Weight: 178.14
Chemical Name: Ninhydrin Hydrate
CAS No.: 485-47-2
Molecular Formula: C9H6O4
Molecular Weight: 178.14
Ninhydrin Hydrate Details
Chemical Name: Ninhydrin Hydrate
Synonyms: Ninhydrin monohydrate; 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate; 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione; Trioxohydrindene monohydrate; indantrione hydrate; 2,2-dihydroxy-3-indandione
CAS No.: 485-47-2
Molecular Formula: C9H6O4
Molecular Weight: 178.14
Molecular?Structure:
Appearance: White to brownish white crystalline powder
Ninhydrin Hydrate Typical Properties
| Melting point | 250 ??C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 230.35??C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.862 |
| Water Solubility | 0.1-0.5 g/100 mL at 20 oC |
| Storage | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| Appearance | crystals |
| Colour | White to brownish white |
| Flash point | 13???C |
| Refractive index | 1.4209 (estimate) |
| Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 8.47??0.20(Predicted) |
| Vapor density | 6.16 (vs air) |
| PH | 4.6-5.0 (10g/l, H2O, 20??) |
Ninhydrin Hydrate Usage
Used as a reagent for determining protein, amino acids and peptone and as a chromatographic analysis reagent
Ninhydrin Hydrate Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/Drum
Ninhydrin Hydrate Storage
Keep in a well-closed, light-resistant, dry and cool place.