Ninhydrin hydrate CAS:485-47-2 Manufacturer Price

Ninhydrin hydrate is a chemical compound commonly used in forensic analysis and organic chemistry. It is a colorless or light yellow crystalline powder that is soluble in water and organic solvents.

Ninhydrin hydrate is known for its ability to react with amino acids and primary amines, producing a visible purple-blue color. This reaction is commonly used in forensic fingerprint analysis to visualize and enhance the visibility of latent fingerprints on porous surfaces. The ninhydrin solution is usually sprayed onto the surface, and the fingerprints develop over time as the ninhydrin reacts with the amino acids present in the fingerprint residues.

In organic chemistry, ninhydrin hydrate is used as a reagent for the detection and analysis of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It can be used to determine the presence and quantify the amount of amino acids in a sample. The reaction with ninhydrin results in the formation of a colored product, which can be measured spectrophotometrically to estimate the concentration of the analyte.