Chemistry:Hydrindantin

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Hydrindantin
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,2′-Dihydroxy-1H,1′H-[2,2′-biindene]-1,1′,3,3′(2H,2′H)-tetrone
Other names
Hydrindantin
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
Properties
C18H10O6
Molar mass 322.268 g/mol
Density 4.44 g/cm3
Melting point decomposes at 250 °C[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Hydrindantin is an organic chemical thought to be involved with the ninhydrin test for amines.[2]

References

  1. Lide, David R. (1998), Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.), Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press, pp. 3–314, ISBN 0-8493-0594-2 
  2. Lamothe, Paul J.; McCormick, Patrick G. (1973). "Role of hydrindantin in the determination of amino acids using ninhydrin". Anal. Chem. 45 (11): 1906–1911. doi:10.1021/ac60333a021.