Name | Ninhydrin |
Synonyms | Ninhydrin Ninhydrin hydrate 1,2,3-Indantrione Ninhydrin crystals Ninhydrin (1.06762) Ninhydrin spray refill 1H-Indene-1,2,3-trione 1,2,3-Triketohydrindene 2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione |
CAS | 485-47-2 |
EINECS | 207-618-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C9H4O3.H2O/c10-7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)9(7)12;/h1-4H;1H2 |
InChIKey | FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C9H6O4 |
Molar Mass | 178.14 |
Density | 0.862 |
Melting Point | 250℃ |
Boling Point | 338.4°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 147.7°C |
Water Solubility | 0.1-0.5 g/100 mL at 20℃ |
Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in ether and chloroform. |
Vapor Presure | 9.83E-05mmHg at 25°C |
Vapor Density | 6.16 (vs air) |
Appearance | Form Powder/Solid, color white to brownish-white, crystals |
pKa | 8.47±0.20(Predicted) |
PH | 4.6-5.0 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with amines, alkalies, strong bases. Light-sensitive. |
Sensitive | Sensitive to light |
Refractive Index | 1.4209 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00003791 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties light yellow crystalline powder, with 1 molecule of crystal water, melting point 241-243 ℃ (water loss and red at 125-130 ℃). Soluble in alcohol and water, slightly soluble in ether and chloroform. It gradually changes color in the light or exposed air, which can absorb moisture and agglomers. |
Use | Reagents for the determination of proteins, amino acids and Peptones and chromatographic analysis reagents |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
UN IDs | UN 1170 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | NK5425000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29144000 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 600 mg/kg |
Raw Materials | Ethyl formate Acetylacetone GLOBULINS, CAT GAMMA Diethyl phthalate |
Downstream Products | 5-Aminonicotinic acid 5-AMINO-NICOTINIC ACID METHYL ESTER 2-Aminoindan hydrochloride |
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Solubility | ethanol: soluble100mg/mL |
Specific gravity | 0.788 |
Odor | Odorless |
pH range of acid-base indicator discoloration | 4.6 - 5.0 |
Sensitivity | Light Sensitive |
Merck | 14,6554 |
BRN | 1910963 |
NIST chemical information | Ninhydrin(485-47-2) |
EPA chemical information | Ninhydrin (485-47-2) |
ninhydrin reaction (and amino acid reaction)
ninhydrin reaction (ninhydrin reaction) This is a reaction caused by α-NH2 of amino acids. Alpha-amino acid and hydrated ninhydrin are heated in an aqueous solution to react to form a blue-purple substance. The first is that amino acids are oxidized and decomposed, releasing ammonia and carbon dioxide, amino acids generate aldehydes, and hydrated ninhydrin generates reduced ninhydrin. In a weakly acidic solution, reduced ninhydrin, ammonia reacts with another molecule of ninhydrin to form a blue-purple substance.
All amino acids and peptides with free α-amino groups produce blue-purple, but proline and hydroxyproline react with ninhydrin to produce yellow substances, and because their α-amino groups are replaced, different derivatives are produced. This reaction is very sensitive. According to the blue-purple depth generated by the reaction, the content of amino acids in the sample can be determined by colorimetric at 570nm wavelength. It can also be used as a developer for qualitative and quantitative determination of amino acids when separating amino acids.
physical and chemical properties
Ninhydrin is a hydrate of ninhydrin. Molecular formula C9H6O4. Molecular weight 178.14. Pale yellow columnar crystals. Melting point 241 ℃ (decomposition). Heat to above 100 ℃ and turn red. Easily soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in ether and chloroform. It can be prepared by cyclization, hydrolysis, and decarboxylation of diethyl phthalate and ethyl acetate to obtain indanedione, and then oxidized and hydrated with selenium dioxide to obtain
Production method
Diethyl phthalate and ethyl acetate are reacted in the presence of sodium metal to form benzopentanedione ethyl formate, which is acidified and decarboxylated to form benzopentanedione, and then oxidized to form hydrated ninhydrin.