Definition of Ninhydrin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The aromatic compound ''2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione'' which is used as a reagent to detect amines ¹

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Definition of Ninhydrin

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Medical Definition of Ninhydrin

1. 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. Pharmacological action: indicators and reagents, radiation-sensitizing agents. Chemical name: 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2-dihydroxy- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ninhydrin

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ningyoite
ninhydrin (current term)
ninhydrin-Schiff stain
ninhydrin reaction
ninhydrins
niningerite
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