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Ninhydrin

1, 2, 3-indantrione monohydrate

C₆H₄-1,2-(CO)₂CO•H₂O

F.W. 195.15

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Hazard Alert

Body tissue irritant.

Resources

Storage:

Organic #2

Disposal:

#18b

Shelf Life:

Indefinite, but light sensitive. Store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag.

Soluble:

Alcohol and water.

Color:

White

Odor:

Fresh paint.

CAS No.:

485-47-2

Technical Note:

Use a 0.5% solution of ninhydrin in ethyl, isopropyl, or butyl alcohol to test for proteins and amino acids.