Journal Published Online: 01 July 1998
Volume 43, Issue 4

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

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

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.

Author Information

Hauze, DB
Wyeth-Ayerst Research, Radnor, PA
Petrovskaia, O
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Taylor, B
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Joullié, MM
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Ramotowski, R
United States Secret Service, Washington, DC
Cantu, AA
United States Secret Service, Washington, DC
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Stock #: JFS14300J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14300J