Definition: A reaction characterized by a violet color upon the addition of copper sulfate to all compounds with two amide or peptide bonds linked directly or through an intermediate carbon atom. Used in the detection and estimation of proteins and peptides having more than two amino acids.
do not confuse with BIURET: biuret reaction or method no longer uses BIURET as signif reagent
Other names Reactions, Biuret; Reaction, Biuret; Biuret Reactions
