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Ninhydrin

GR for analysis ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

Synonym(s):

Ninhydrin, 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-dioxohydrindene, 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indandione, Indantrione hydrate, Triketohydrindene hydrate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H6O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
178.14
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
207-618-1
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

Agency

reag. Ph. Eur.

form

solid

potency

600 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

pH

4.6-5.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

mp

250-258 °C (decomposition)

bulk density

680 kg/m3

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

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

InChI key

FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Development of aminolyzed polylactic acid-based porous films for pH-responsive sustained drug delivery devices: This research highlights the use of Ninhydrin in developing advanced drug delivery systems, particularly in pH-responsive applications for controlled release, emphasizing its role in pharmaceutical innovations (Rafique et al., 2024).

  • Crystal structure and solution scattering of Geobacillus stearothermophilus S9 peptidase reveal structural adaptations for carboxypeptidase activity: Ninhydrin is utilized in this study to understand the enzymatic mechanisms and structural adaptations of proteins, contributing significantly to biochemical research and enzyme therapy (Chandravanshi et al., 2024).

  • TiO(2)/Ag-based photodeposited catalyst boosted electrochemiluminescence of ninhydrin-hydrogen peroxide system for ultrasensitive sensing of copper (II): Demonstrates the application of Ninhydrin in environmental monitoring, particularly in the detection of metal ions, showcasing its potential in environmental science and analytical chemistry (Xiong et al., 2024).

  • Synthesis of aminolyzed gelatin-mediated chitosan as pH-responsive drug-carrying porous scaffolds: Highlights the use of Ninhydrin in biomedical engineering, specifically in the creation of biocompatible scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (Sarwar et al., 2024).

  • Periodic and non-periodic DFT studies of an organic semiconductor material: Structural, electronic, optical, and vibrational properties of ninhydrin: This study explores the fundamental properties of Ninhydrin as an organic semiconductor, contributing to the understanding of its electronic and structural characteristics which are crucial for the development of new semiconductor materials (Benaissa et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Identity (IR-spectrum): conforms
Appearance: White to yellow or brownish white crystalline powder or crystals.
Solubility (10 g/l, water): conforms
Melting point: about 250
Suitability for amino acid analysis: conforms

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Protocols

Spectrophotometric determination of proline by the Ninhydrin method, per EN 1141 and German Food and Feed Code §64 LFBG 31.00-7.

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