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[*] posted on 13-12-2012 at 17:17
How to test for creatine?


Hello,

I'd like to know if there are any simple tests which could prove that X sample contains creatine monohydrate.

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[*] posted on 13-12-2012 at 20:32


Try this one:

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=creatine+analysis
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[*] posted on 14-12-2012 at 01:02


Briefly, mix a deproteinized sample with picric acid under alkaline conditions and measure absorbance at 520 nm

See also for instance:

http://www.isu.edu/~galisusa/CreatinineSOP.html
or google 'Jaffe reaction' for more.




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