Novel design and approach to latent fingerprint detection on paper using a 1,2-indanedione-based bi-functional reagent

• NCJ Number: 311308
• Journal: Tetrahedron Letters Volume: 56 Issue: 23 Dated: June 2015 Pages: 3378-3381
• Author(s): Jisun Lee; Madeleine M. Joullie
• Date Published: December 2014
• Length: 4 pages
• Grant Number(s): 2012-IJ-CX-0019
• Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Country: United States of America

Abstract

A novel 1,2-indanedione-based bi-functional reagent was designed for the development of latent fingerprints on paper substrates. The reagent was synthesized using a concise five-step protocol and applied using a modified multi-metal deposition (MMD) process. Positive images of latent fingerprints were developed showing preferential binding to the fingerprint ridges. Fingerprints that contain both amino acids as well as oily substances were successfully detected supporting the reagent’s efficiency.

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