Ninhydrin
TL;DR: Ninhydrin (CAS 485-47-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C9H6O4 and molecular weight 178.02661 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,2-dihydroxyindene-1,3-dione
Also Known As: NINHYDRIN, Ninhydrin hydrate, Ninhydrine, Triketohydrindene hydrate, 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C9H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.02661 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 74.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 178.02661 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 13 |
| Complexity | 243.0 |
| Melting Point | 466 to 469 °F (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.862 @25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000024 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O |
| InChIKey | FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Ninhydrin is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Ninhydrin (CAS 485-47-2) has the molecular formula C9H6O4 and a molecular weight of 178.03 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.862 @25 °C g/cm³, a solubility: 1 to 5 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include NINHYDRIN and Ninhydrin hydrate.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H302, H315, H319
Chemical Property Profile of Ninhydrin
Property Insights of Ninhydrin
The XLogP value of 0.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Ninhydrin. The TPSA of 74.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Ninhydrin. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Ninhydrin has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ninhydrin?
The CAS number of Ninhydrin is 485-47-2.
What is the molecular formula of Ninhydrin?
The molecular formula of Ninhydrin is C9H6O4.
What is the molecular weight of Ninhydrin?
The molecular weight of Ninhydrin is 178.02661 g/mol.
What are the applications of Ninhydrin?
Ninhydrin is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Ninhydrin?
You can request a quote for Ninhydrin directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Ninhydrin?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Ninhydrin and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.
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