Biuret



Biuret
Other names 2-imidodicarbonic diamide, carbamylurea, imidodicarbonic diamide, allophanamide
Identifiers
CAS number 108-19-0
SMILES NC(=O)NC(N)=O
Properties
Molecular formula C2H5N3O2
Molar mass 103.080 g/mol
Melting point

186–189 °C (decomposes)

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Biuret is a condensation compound of melting point at which temperature ammonia is expelled.

2 CO(NH2)2 → H2N-CO-NH-CO-NH2 + NH3 ↑

A biuret is also a 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate is also known as HDI-biuret.

The polypeptides as it detects the peptide bonds.

The liquid form of Biuret is usually blue but turns violet when it comes in contact with protein or a substance with peptide bonds.

See also

Related compounds:

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