BAM R47: Ninhydrin Reagent (commercially available)
January 2001
Dissolve 3.5 g ninhydrin in 100 ml of 1:1 mixture of acetone and butanol. Store refrigerated.
Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.
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