what-is-the-role-of-sodium-hydroxide-in-the-ninhydrin-test

Question

What is the role of Sodium Hydroxide in the Ninhydrin test?

Accepted Answer

It enhances the reaction by increasing pH and facilitating deamination.

Answer

It neutralizes the solution to prevent unwanted side reactions.

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It acts as a reducing agent to stabilize the Ninhydrin.

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It forms a precipitate with amino acids for better visualization.