CAS Registry Number

CAS 485-47-2 — Ninhydrin

Ninhydrin is an organic compound widely used as a reagent for detecting amino acids, peptides, and proteins in chromatography and forensic analysis, producing a distinctive blue-purple color upon reaction. It is also employed in fingerprint detection due to its ability to react with amino acids in sweat residues. This chemical has a CAS number of 485-47-2, with a molecular formula of C9H6O4 and a molecular weight of 178.14. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of Warning. Molekula supplies Ninhydrin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: Ninhydrin reagent, 2% solution