Skip to content
Organic Chemicals

Ninhydrin AR/ACS

RA001936 CAS 485-47-2 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA001936
CAS number
485-47-2
Grade
AR/ACS
Molecular formula
C9H6O4
Molecular weight
178.14

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White to pale yellow —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 4.6 - 5.0 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 250 °C °C
Vapour density 6.16 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.86 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White or pale yellow crystalline powder —
Identification and melting point Passes test —
Insoluble matter in water Passes test —
Residue on ignition Max 0.1 % %
Sensitivity for amino acids Passes test —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
10 g RA001936-PK-10G
25 g RA001936-PK-25G
100 g RA001936-PK-100G
1 kg RA001936-PK-1KG