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− | Biuret is prepared by the thermally catalyzed condensation of molten [[urea]]. | + | Biuret is prepared by the thermally catalyzed condensation of molten [[urea]] to biuret and [[ammonia]]. |
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+ | It is not to be confused with Biuret reagent, a protein testing solution. Biuret gives a positive result with [[Biuret reagent]], wherefore the name. | ||
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Biuret is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C2H5N3O2. It is also known as carbamylurea. It is the result of condensation of two molecules of urea and is a problematic impurity in urea-based fertilizers [1]
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Biuret is prepared by the thermally catalyzed condensation of molten urea to biuret and ammonia.
It is not to be confused with Biuret reagent, a protein testing solution. Biuret gives a positive result with Biuret reagent, wherefore the name.