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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 Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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Ninhydrin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025