Bindone

Bindone is an aromatic triketone. Bindone is used as a colour test when detecting primary amines. It turns violet in their presence. Aromatic amines turn this reagent blue.[1]

Bindone
Names
IUPAC name
2-(3-oxoinden-1-ylidene)indene-1,3-dione
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.015.415
EC Number
  • 216-956-9
UNII
Properties
C18H10O3
Molar mass 274.275 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Bindone can be prepared by the condensation of 1,3-indandione.

Bindone formation from two molecules of 1,3-indandione

References

  1. Vecera, Miroslov (2012). Detection and Identification of Organic Compounds. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 319. ISBN 9781468418330.
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