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Biuret, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL00812.36
Price (USD)/ Each
257.00
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS108-19-0
IUPAC Name1-(carbamoylamino)formamide
Molecular FormulaC2H5N3O2
InChI KeyOHJMTUPIZMNBFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESNC(=O)NC(N)=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetFormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Elemental AnalysisCarbon, C: 22.37-24.24%
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)≤2.5%
Assay (unspecified)≥96.0% to ≤104.0% by Elemental Analysis (Carbon & Nitrogen)
Elemental AnalysisHydrogen, H: 4.6-5.0%
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Biuret is used in protein assay. It is also used as Catalytic agent, Petrochemical additive. It is used in organic synthesis. Biuret (Carbamoylurea) was used as a source of dietary nitrogen in purified diets for steers.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Biuret is used in protein assay. It is also used as Catalytic agent, Petrochemical additive. It is used in organic synthesis. Biuret (Carbamoylurea) was used as a source of dietary nitrogen in purified diets for steers.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Partially soluble in cold water, diethyl ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Biuret is used in protein assay. It is also used as Catalytic agent, Petrochemical additive. It is used in organic synthesis. Biuret (Carbamoylurea) was used as a source of dietary nitrogen in purified diets for steers.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Partially soluble in cold water, diethyl ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- AG Gornall; CJ Bardawill; MM David. Determination of Serum Proteins by means of the Biuret Reaction.J. biol. Chem.1949, 751-766.
- LH Stickland. The Determination of Small Quantities of Bacteria by means of the Biuret Reaction.Journal of General Microbiology.1951, 5 698-703.