Ninhydrin

Synonyms

1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-

Indantrione Monohydrate

Monohydrate, Indantrione

2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3-(2H)-dione. Reagent toxic to skin and mucus membranes. It is used in chemical assay for peptide bonds, i.e., protein determinations and has radiosensitizing properties.