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NX0403

Sigma-Aldrich

Ninhydrin

Synonym(s):

Ninhydrin

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H6O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
178.14
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
NACRES:
NA.21

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

Quality Level

storage condition

OK to freeze

shipped in

ambient

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

General description

Suitable for biochemistry.

Specifications:
Assay 99% min
Identity (IR-spectrum): Conforms
pH (1%, water): 4.6-5.6
Suitability for detection of amino acids: To pass test
Sulfated ash: 0.1% max





Intended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. Not for drug, food, or household use.

Application


  • A comparison of free amino nitrogen and yeast assimilable nitrogen measurement methods for use in alcoholic fermentation of whey.: This research demonstrates the utility of ninhydrin in evaluating nitrogen sources for yeast fermentation, contributing significantly to dairy science and fermentation technology advancements (Schaan & Hughes, 2024).

  • Further research into alternative carrier solvents for the detection of latent fingermarks.: Explores ninhydrin′s application in forensic science, particularly in developing new solvent systems for enhancing the visibility of latent fingerprints, crucial for law enforcement and forensic investigations (Able et al., 2024).

  • Substrate-controlled [4+1] and [3+2] annulations of ninhydrin-derived Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates to access polysubstituted furans and cyclopentenes.: Highlights the versatility of ninhydrin in organic chemistry, providing new methodologies for synthesizing complex organic compounds, which can be pivotal for developing new pharmaceuticals and materials (Wang et al., 2024).

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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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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