NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT FOR TLC

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NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT FOR TLC Specification

HS Code
382200

Shape
Liquid form in a spray dispensing bottle

Poisonous
Yes toxic if ingested or inhaled

Purity
Typically 98% or higher

Structural Formula
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CAS No
485-47-2

Solubility
Soluble in water ethanol and acetone

Usage
Used in laboratories for TLC analysis by spraying onto chromatograms to reveal amino acids and other compounds containing primary amines.

Taste
Bitter sour or chemical-like taste (not edible avoid direct contact)

Ingredients
Ninhydrin solvent (ethanol/acetone) water

Shelf Life
Typically 1224 months when stored properly

Smell
Mild chemical odor

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly acidic (approx. pH 6-7 depending on solvent)

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Keep container tightly sealed.

Molecular Weight
178.14 g/mol

Properties
Reacts with primary amines to form a purple Ruhemanns purple compound high sensitivity for amino acid detection.

Melting Point
242C (decomposes)

Physical Form
Liquid spray in reagent bottle

Density
1.65 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Application
Used as a detecting reagent in thin-layer chromatography (TLC) to identify primary amines particularly amino acids.

Appearance
Clear or slightly yellow spray solution

EINECS No
207-618-1

Grade
Analytical Reagent (AR) Grade

Refractive Rate
Not applicable (liquid spray form)

Molecular Formula
C9H6O4

About NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT FOR TLC

NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT FOR TLC is a bitter, sour, or chemical-like tasting liquid in a spray dispensing bottle, used primarily as a detecting reagent in thin-layer chromatography (TLC) to identify primary amines, especially amino acids. With a mild chemical odor, this clear to slightly yellow spray solution reacts with primary amines to form a purple Ruhemanns purple compound, offering high sensitivity for amino acid detection. This Analytical Reagent (AR) Grade product is soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone, with a density of 1.65 g/cm3. It has a purity level of typically 98% or higher and a shelf life of 1224 months when stored properly.

FAQs of NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT FOR TLC:

Q: What is the application of NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT FOR TLC?

A: NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT is used as a detecting reagent in thin-layer chromatography (TLC) to identify primary amines, particularly amino acids.

Q: What are the storage recommendations for this product?

A: It is advised to store NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight or heat sources, keeping the container tightly sealed.