Urea is commonly used as a denaturing agent for DNA and proteins.
M | 60.06 |
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m.p | 131-135 °C |
White solid | Complying |
Assay | 99.5-100.5% |
Chloride (Cl) | <= 0.0005% |
Iron (Fe) | <= 0.001% |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | <= 0.001% |
UV Abs. 260nm (8M) | <= 0.05AU |
UV Abs. 280nm (8M) | <= 0.05AU |
DNase activity | Not detected |
RNase activity | Not detected |
Protease activity | Not detected |