Synonym(s): 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate, 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione, Trioxohydrindene monohydrate, CAS Number: 485-47-2 Molecular Weight: 178.14 Description: Ninhydrin is a chemical compound commonly used in forensic science and biochemistry for the detection of amino acids and proteins. Amino acids in sweat react with 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate to produce a purple print. Specification: Color: White to brownish white Form : Crystalline powder
