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Investigative Techniques > Chemistry Techniques, Analytical > Biuret Reaction

Preferred term

Biuret Reaction  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Note

  • do not confuse with BIURET: biuret reaction or method no longer uses BIURET as signif reagent

Scope note

  • A reaction characterized by a violet color upon the addition of copper sulfate to all compounds with two amide or peptide bonds linked directly or through an intermediate carbon atom. Used in the detection and estimation of proteins and peptides having more than two amino acids.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001738

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