Ninhydrin solution for the determination of amino acids
Ninhydrin solution for the determination of amino acids serves as an effective reagent for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of free amino acids and proteins. It is especially used in biochemistry, molecular biology and forensic analysis. It consists of ninhydrin dissolved in denatured ethanol. This chemical compound reacts with amino acids when heated to form a blue-violet color complex called Ruhemann's purple. This colorimetric reaction enables the simple and rapid determination of amino acids, both in research and in routine analysis. The detection of peptide bonds and amino acids in protein-containing samples is also possible. In forensic science, the ninhydrin solution is used to visualize fingerprints because it reacts with amino acids in skin oils. Its high sensitivity and ease of use make it an indispensable tool in many scientific and diagnostic fields.
Article no.: 14319
Determination of amino acids
Important Information
UN-Nummer: 1170
Warning labels:
Lagerung: 15 … 25 °C
Haltbarkeit: 48 Monate
product information
Relevant Incredients:
• Ethyl alcohol
• ninhydrin
Hazard and safety instructions
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Signal Word 2: flamme, exclam, , |
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