Agent Name | Ninhydrin |
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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 |
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Vapor Pressure | 2.36E-7 mm Hg |
Reference Link | Allergic contact dermatitis from ninhydrin in a forensic scientist |
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Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
Asthma | Yes |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |