Molekula
Hydrindantin dihydrate 96%
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Hydrindantin dihydrate 96% is a crystalline organic compound used as an analytical reagent; as the reduced form of ninhydrin, it is added to ninhydrin reagents for colorimetric amino acid analysis. It is a dihydrate form of hydrindantin with high purity and stability under ambient storage conditions. CAS: 5950-69-6, Molecular Formula: C18H14O8, Molecular Weight: 358.29 g/mol. Hazard classification includes Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Hydrindantin dihydrate 96% from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £93.30 per pack ex VAT · £111.96 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light beige to beige pink powder |
| Melting Point | 239 - 244℃ |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | ≥95.0% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to structure |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 58435547 |
| CAS Number | 5950-69-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,3,3-trihydroxy-2-(1,1,2-trihydroxy-3-oxoinden-2-yl)inden-1-one |
| EC Number | 227-713-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H14O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 358.29 |
| Exact Mass | 358.0689 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2(O)O)(C3(C(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4C3(O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | QHVADKNWNMILPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H14O8/c19-13-9-5-1-3-7-11(9)17(23,24)15(13,21)16(22)14(20)10-6-2-4-8-12(10)18(16,25)26/h1-8,21-26H |
| PubChem CID | 22232 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29144040 |
| Tariff Code | 2914409090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (2,2'-Bi-1H-indene)-1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-, dihydrate
- (2,2'-Bi-1H-indene)-1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-, hydrate (1:2)
- (2,2'-Biindan)-1,1',3,3'-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-, 1,1'-dihydrate
- (2,2'-Biindan)-1,1',3,3'-tetrone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-, 1,1'-dihydrate (7CI)
- (2,2'-BIINDAN)-1,1',3,3'-TETRONE, 2,2'-DIHYDROXY-, DIHYDRATE
- [2,2'-Bi-1H-indene]-1,1'-dione, 2,2',3,3'-tetrahydro-2,2',3,3,3',3'-hexahydroxy-
- [2,2'-Biindan]-1,1'-dione, 2,2',3,3,3',3'-hexahydroxy-
- 2,3,3-trihydroxy-2-(1,1,2-trihydroxy-3-oxoinden-2-yl)inden-1-one
- Hydrindantin, anhydrous
- QHVADKNWNMILPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrindantin dihydrate used for?
Hydrindantin dihydrate is used as an analytical reagent. It is the reduced form of ninhydrin and is added to ninhydrin reagents for colorimetric amino acid analysis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C18H14O8 with a molecular weight of 358.29 g/mol.
How should Hydrindantin dihydrate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available?
Available as 96% purity grade, suitable for research and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply Hydrindantin dihydrate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Hydrindantin dihydrate in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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