Chemical identity

Ninhydrin

CAS 485-47-2 · C9H6O4

01Identity

Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.

Lazychem IDLC-23477
PubChem CID10236
NameNinhydrin
CAS RN485-47-2
Molecular formulaC9H6O4
Molecular weight178.14 g/mol
IUPAC name2,2-dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione
InChIKeyFEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

02Structure identifiers

2D structurePubChem CID 10236
Two-dimensional chemical structure of Ninhydrin, CAS 485-47-2
Two-dimensional structure for the PubChem identity linked to this record. Confirm the identifiers before analytical use.

The parsed structure contains 2 rings, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.

Defined stereocentres0
Unassigned stereocentres0
Ring count2
Secondary amines0
Tertiary amines0
N-methyl amine sites0
SMILESC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(C2=O)(O)O
InChINot listed
Formula from structureC9H6O4
Molecular weight from structure178.14 g/mol

03India status for this compound

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NDPS / RCSNO EXACT MATCH FOUNDCAS 485-47-2 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule.
SCOMETNO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCHCAS 485-47-2 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list.
Review date2026-08-01Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question.

04Names and relationships

Associated parent compound

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Other names

  • 2,2-Dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione
  • NINHYDRIN
  • 485-47-2
  • Ninhydrin hydrate
  • 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate
  • 2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione
  • 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-
  • Triketohydrindene hydrate
  • 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indandione
  • 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione
  • 1,2,3-Indantrione, 2-hydrate
  • DTXSID7025716

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05Documented history

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No dated history available

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06Sources