Biuret, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: ∽189°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.46
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: H₂NCONHCONH₂
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1703510
• Merck Index: 14,1309
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol. Partially soluble in cold water,diethyl ether.
• SMILES: C(=O)(N)NC(=O)N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 103.081
• Formula Weight: 103.08
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Biuret

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-559-0
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only