Why is it called biuret?
Despite its name, the reagent does not in fact contain biuret [(H 2N−CO−) 2NH]. The test is named so because it also gives a positive reaction to the peptide-like bonds in the biuret molecule. In this assay, the copper(II) binds with nitrogen atoms present in the peptides of proteins.
Despite its name, the reagent does not in fact contain biuret [(H 2N−CO−) 2NH]. The test is named so because it also gives a positive reaction to the peptide-like bonds in the biuret molecule. In this assay, the copper(II) binds with nitrogen atoms present in the peptides of proteins.
