Uric acid acts as a strong reducing agent (electron donors) and potent antioxidant. It is used as a precursor in cell culture systems and in cosmetics. Further, it is useful for serum-free medium supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent in the determination of uricase and tungstate.
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Applications
Uric acid acts as a strong reducing agent (electron donors) and potent antioxidant. It is used as a precursor in cell culture systems and in cosmetics. Further, it is useful for serum-free medium supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent in the determination of uricase and tungstate.
Solubility
Soluble in 1M sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Notes
Stable. Incompatible with other materials such as acids, bases and oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Bruun, J. M.; Maersk, M.; Belza, A.; Astrup, A.; Richelsen, B. Consumption of sucrose-sweetened soft drinks increases plasma levels of uric acid in overweight and obese subjects: a 6-month randomised controlled trial. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 2015, 69 (8), 949-953.
Pradhan, T.; Maiti, S.; Kumar, R.; Lee, Y. H.; Kim, J. W.; Lee, J. H.; Kim, J. S. Rationally designed non-enzymatic fluorogenic ‘turn-on’probe for uric acid. Dyes Pigm. 2015, 121, 1-6.