• British Pharmacopoeia Volume V
  • Appendices
  • Appendix I A. General Reagents

Ninhydrin

Ninhydrin Indane-1,2,3-trione; C9H4O3,H2O = 178.1 (485-47-2)

Analytical reagent grade of commerce.

A very pale yellow, crystalline powder; melting point, about 255°.

Store protected from light.