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Ninhydrin MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Ninhydrin
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.426.559.847.486.487.500
D04.615.486.487.500
Unique ID
D009555
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009555
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Indantrione Monohydrate
Pharm Action
Indicators and Reagents
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Registry Numbers
HCL6S9K23A
Related Numbers
485-47-2
CAS Type 1 Name
1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy-
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under INDENES 1975-90; was see under INDICATORS AND REAGENTS 1963-74
Online Note
search INDICATORS AND REAGENTS 1966-74
History Note
91(75); was see under INDENES 1975-90; was see under INDICATORS AND REAGENTS 1963-74
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2013/07/08
Ninhydrin Preferred
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