| Agent Name | Ninhydrin |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 485-47-2 |
| Formula | C9-H6-O4 |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate; 1,2,3-Indantrione, 2-hydrate; 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indandione; 2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; Ninhydrin; Ninhydrin hydrate; Triketohydrindene hydrate; 1,3-Indandione, 2,2-dihydroxy-; 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-; Indan-1,2,3-trione; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Other Organic Compounds |
| Description | White to light yellow crystals or powder; [CAMEO] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a laboratory reagent to detect amino and carboxyl groups in peptides and proteins; [Pirila P et al. Rhinitis caused by ninhydrin develops into occupational asthma. Eur Respir J. 1997, Aug;10(8):1918-21.] |
| Comments | Allergic contact dermatitis and occupational asthma reported in a forensic technician; [Malo] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] |
| Reference Link | Rhinitis caused by ninhydrin develops into occupational asthma |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.36E-7 mm Hg |
| Reference Link | Allergic contact dermatitis from ninhydrin in a forensic scientist |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
| Asthma | Yes |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Biomedical References | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Agent Name
Ninhydrin
CAS Number
485-47-2
Formula
C9-H6-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate; 1,2,3-Indantrione, 2-hydrate; 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indandione; 2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; Ninhydrin; Ninhydrin hydrate; Triketohydrindene hydrate; 1,3-Indandione, 2,2-dihydroxy-; 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-; Indan-1,2,3-trione; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
White to light yellow crystals or powder; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a laboratory reagent to detect amino and carboxyl groups in peptides and proteins; [Pirila P et al. Rhinitis caused by ninhydrin develops into occupational asthma. Eur Respir J. 1997, Aug;10(8):1918-21.]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis and occupational asthma reported in a forensic technician; [Malo] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.36E-7 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Biomedical References
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: