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Ninhydrin

Ninhydrin chemical structure
CAS Number485-47-2
FormulaC9H6O4
Mol. Weight178.14 g/mol

What is Ninhydrin?

Ninhydrin is a chemical compound with CAS number 485-47-2 and molecular formula C9H6O4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Used for the detection of free amino groups in amino acids, peptides and proteins.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

178.14 g/mol

Grade

SAJ special grade

Assay/Purity

≥95.0% (UV)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

250 °C (dec.)(lit.)

EC Number

207-618-1

WGK Germany

3

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