BARFOED'S REAGENT

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BARFOED'S REAGENT Specification

Molecular Formula
C4H6CuO6

Density
Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Physical Form
Aqueous solution

Ph Level
Around 4

Smell
Odorless

Purity
Not applicable (as it is a chemical mixture)

Poisonous
NO

Grade
Laboratory grade

Refractive Rate
Not available

CAS No
Not applicable (mixture)

Appearance
Blue liquid (aqueous solution)

Molecular Weight
213.64 g/mol

HS Code
38220000 (Chemical preparations not elsewhere specified)

Solubility
Soluble in water

Storage
Store in a cool dry place; keep container tightly closed

Shelf Life
Stable under recommended storage conditions

Ingredients
Copper(II) acetate and acetic acid in water

EINECS No
Not applicable (mixture)

Melting Point
Not applicable (aqueous solution)

Usage
Used in laboratories for carbohydrate detection

Properties
Reacts with carbohydrates; Cu(II) ions reduced to Cu(I) ions in the presence of reducing sugars

Structural Formula
Not explicitly defined for reagent mixture

Application
Used in qualitative analysis for detecting monosaccharides

About BARFOED'S REAGENT

Barfoeds Reagent is a laboratory-grade aqueous solution used for qualitative analysis to detect monosaccharides. This odourless blue liquid contains copper(II) acetate and acetic acid, making it soluble in water and reacting with carbohydrates. With a molecular formula of C4H6CuO6, it is stored in cool, dry places and has a stable shelf life. Ideal for carbohydrate detection in laboratories, it has a pH level of around 4 and a molecular weight of 213.64 g/mol. This reagent is vital in distinguishing monosaccharides due to its ability to reduce Cu(II) ions to Cu(I) ions.