Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ninhydrin, Reagent ACS

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 485-47-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H6O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 178.143
• MDL Number: MFCD00003791
• InChI Key: FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1, 2, 3-Indantrione, 1, 2, 3-Triketohydrindene, 2, 2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1, 3(2H)-dione, 1H-Indene-1, 2, 3-trione
• PubChem CID: 10236
• ChEBI: CHEBI:86374
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O

• Melting Point: 250.0°C
• Fieser: 01,732; 04,356
• Merck Index: 15, 6640
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in ether and chloroform
• Identification: Passes Test
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Formula Weight: 178.14
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Sensitivity: (to amino acids) Passes Test
• Density: 0.81
• Color: Brown/White to White
• Quantity: 100 g
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Ninhydrin

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ninhydrin

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only