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Hydrindantin

SKU 90026444 CAS 5103-42-4 C18H10O6 MW 322.27 Available on enquiry

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Hydrindantin is a crystalline organic compound, the reduced dimer of ninhydrin, used as an analytical reagent: it is a component of ninhydrin reagent for the colorimetric detection and quantification of amino acids, for example in amino acid analyzers. It is a yellow to orange solid with a molecular weight of 322.27 g/mol, formulated as C18H10O6. It has a CAS number of 5103-42-4 and should be stored at ambient temperatures. The substance is classified as dangerous. Molekula supplies Hydrindantin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90026444
CAS Number
5103-42-4
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxoinden-2-yl)indene-1,3-dione
Molecular Formula
C18H10O6
Molecular Weight
322.27
Exact Mass
322.0477
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(C3(C(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4C3=O)O)O
InChIKey
LWFPYLZOVOCBPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H10O6/c19-13-9-5-1-2-6-10(9)14(20)17(13,23)18(24)15(21)11-7-3-4-8-12(11)16(18)22/h1-8,23-24H
PubChem CID
21183

Synonyms

  • (2,2'-Biindan)-1,1',3,3'-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-
  • [2,1',3,3'-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-
  • [2,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-
  • [2,2'-Bi-1H-indene]-1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-
  • 2-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxoinden-2-yl)indene-1,3-dione
  • 2,2'-Dihydroxy-(2,2'-biindan)-1,1',3,3'-tetrone
  • 2,2'-Dihydroxy-1H,1'H-[2,2'-biindene]-1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-tetraone
  • 2,2'-Dihydroxy-2,2'-biindan-1,1',3,3'-tetraone
  • Hydrindantin hydrate
  • REDUCED NINHYDRIN

Frequently asked questions

What is Hydrindantin used for?

Hydrindantin, the reduced dimer of ninhydrin, is primarily used as an analytical reagent. It is a component of ninhydrin reagent for the colorimetric detection and quantification of amino acids, for example in amino acid analyzers.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Hydrindantin?

The chemical formula of Hydrindantin is C18H10O6, with a molecular weight of 322.27 g/mol.

How should Hydrindantin be stored?

Hydrindantin should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade of Hydrindantin is available?

Molekula supplies Hydrindantin in technical grade; custom purity levels may be available upon request.

Can Molekula supply Hydrindantin in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Hydrindantin in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a Hydrindantin order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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