1,2-Indanediones: New Reagents for Visualizing the Amino Acid Components of Latent Prints

A new class of reagents, 1,2-indanediones, was evaluated for latent print visualization on paper. Tests were carried out for fingerprints and amino acid stains. Selected 1,2-indanediones give fluorescent development superior to DFO. Zinc salt treatment further enhances the sensitivity. The new reage...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 1998-07, Vol.43 (4), p.744-747
Main Authors: Hauze, DB, Petrovskaia, O, Taylor, B, Joullié, MM, Ramotowski, R, Cantu, AA
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Language:English
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Summary:A new class of reagents, 1,2-indanediones, was evaluated for latent print visualization on paper. Tests were carried out for fingerprints and amino acid stains. Selected 1,2-indanediones give fluorescent development superior to DFO. Zinc salt treatment further enhances the sensitivity. The new reagents can be obtained from inexpensive starting materials in a short reaction sequence.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS14300J