Ninhydrin hydrate
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-04-15
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
powder
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| Molecular Weight |
180.16
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
White to pale yellow crystalline powder
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
Ninhydrin hydrate
CAS: 485-47-2
Basic Description
Ninhydrin hydrate is a common organic analytical reagent. It reacts specifically with amino acids, peptides and proteins to produce characteristic color reactions, which is widely used in qualitative and quantitative analysis, biochemical detection and forensic identification.
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Molecular Formula | C9H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 |
| Appearance | White or pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 240 °C (decomposes) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol; slightly soluble in ether |
| Stability | Gradually discolored when exposed to light and air |
Quality Specification
| Test Item | Standard | Unit | Test Method |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder | - | Visual Inspection |
| Purity | ≥99.0 | % | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0 | % | Gravimetric Method |
| Melting Range | 238–242 | °C | Capillary Method |
Main Application
Mainly used for detection and analysis of amino acids, peptides and proteins in biochemistry, clinical testing and laboratory research. Also applied in fingerprint development for forensic science.
Notes
Irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Avoid light during storage, keep sealed in cool and dry place.
