Biuret PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Linear Formula:  C2H5N3O2
Molecular Weight:  103.08
CAS Number: 108-19-0

Properties

Assay Purity >= 97 %
M pt. 185-190 °C
Density 1.467 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement  P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313-P261-P280a-P304+P340-P405-P501a-P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29241900
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is used in laboratory analysis especially in the Biuret test to detect proteins and is also found as an impurity in urea fertilizers.

Purpose
Its main purpose is for protein detection in analytical chemistry while in agriculture it is monitored because excessive amounts can be harmful to plant growth.

General Description
Biuret is a white crystalline compound with the formula CHNO formed by heating urea and causing two urea molecules to condense together.