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Biuret MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Biuret
Tree Number(s)
D02.065.950.130
Unique ID
D001737
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001737
Scope Note
Used as feed supplement for sheep and cattle since it is a good non-protein nitrogen source. In strongly alkaline solution biuret gives a violet color with copper sulfate.
Entry Term(s)
Allophanamide
Carbamylurea
Pharm Action
Indicators and Reagents
Related Numbers
108-19-0
CAS Type 1 Name
Imidodicarbonic diamide
Previous Indexing
Amides (1974)
Urea (1968-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under UREA 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under UREA 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2020/05/27
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