Variation ID | Product Code | Pack Size | List Price | Qty | ||
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photo_camera | RRSP6363-D | 500ml
RRSP6363-D |
£14.02 |
What is Barfoed's Reagent? It is a solution commonly used in carbohydrate analysis. It consists of copper acetate (chemical formula Cu(CH3COO)₂) dissolved in acetic acid (chemical formula CH₃COOH), which is used to test for the presence of monosaccharides. The reagent is known for its ability to differentiate monosaccharides from disaccharides, as only monosaccharides can reduce copper(II) ions to copper(I) ions in acidic conditions, leading to the formation of a red precipitate. This reagent is primarily used in laboratory settings for carbohydrate detection and analysis. Alternate names for Barfoed's Reagent include Copper acetate reagent and Barfoed’s test solution.
High-Quality Formulation: We use only carefully sourced Copper Acetate and blend it with Acetic Acid to ensure our customers can safely use it for any application.
Manufactured in the UK: Our Barfoed's Reagent is manufactured and bottled using non-toxic, chemical resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.
Frequent Uses
Monosaccharide Detection
Mainly used in the detection of monosaccharides in aqueous solutions. When a monosaccharide is present, it reduces copper(II) ions to copper(I), which then precipitates as a red copper(I) oxide. This reaction is particularly useful in distinguishing between monosaccharides and disaccharides, as the latter does not react under the conditions provided by Barfoed’s Reagent.
Carbohydrate Analysis
Widely employed in laboratories to analyse and identify the composition of carbohydrates in food, biological, and chemical samples. This test is useful in determining the presence of reducing sugars in a sample, especially when conducting research in biochemistry and food science.
Educational Applications
Often used in educational settings to teach students about the properties of reducing sugars and the chemical reactions associated with carbohydrates. It helps students visually observe how monosaccharides react with copper-based reagents, providing a hands-on learning experience in carbohydrate chemistry.
Biological and Clinical Research
In clinical laboratories, it is employed in various research applications to analyse urine or other biological samples for the presence of monosaccharides, which can indicate conditions such as diabetes or other metabolic disorders.
Food Industry
Can be used to test for the presence of reducing sugars in processed foods, ensuring that ingredients and products meet specific quality standards. It helps detect certain sugars that may affect the texture, flavour, or preservation of food products.
Research in Carbohydrate Biochemistry
A valuable tool in the study of carbohydrate metabolism, particularly in experiments focusing on sugar reduction reactions. It aids in the investigation of enzymatic activity and other biochemical processes involving carbohydrates, assisting researchers in understanding the role of monosaccharides in living organisms.
Analytical Chemistry
For the identification and quantification of reducing sugars in various sample types. This application plays a crucial role in both research and industrial quality control processes where carbohydrate content is important
Einecs Number: 1759
HS Code / Commodity Code: 3822900000
Hazard Phrases: H314,H411
Prec Phrases: P264,P273,P280,P305+P351+P338,P321,P391