Ninhydrin Test – Principle, Procedure, Result, Uses
Ninhydrin Test is a chemical test used to detect ammonia, primary amines, secondary amines and α-amino acids in a given sample. It is done by treating the sample with ninhydrin (2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione). The reagent acts as a strong oxidizing agent and the reaction is seen after heating. During this test, amino acids undergo oxidative deamination and … Read more