| Identification | ||
| Name | Ninhydrin hydrate | |
| Synonyms | Ninhydrin monohydrate; 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate; 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione; Trioxohydrindene monohydrate | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H6O4 | |
| Molecular Weight | 178.14 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 485-47-2 | |
| EINECS | 207-618-1 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 0.862 | |
| Melting point | 250 ºC | |
| Water solubility | 0.1-0.5 g/100 mL at 20 ºC | |