Million’s Reagent 500ml
Millon’s Reagent is primarily used in biochemistry and chemistry laboratories to detect the presence of tyrosine, the only amino acid containing a phenol group, and by extension, to indicate the presence of proteins that contain tyrosine.
How it works:
Millon’s Reagent, which is a solution of mercuric and mercurous ions in nitric and nitrous acid, reacts with the phenol group of tyrosine.
This reaction results in the formation of a pink to brick-red precipitate or solution, indicating a positive test for tyrosine.
Since almost all proteins contain tyrosine, Millon’s Reagent can be used as a general test for proteins, although it’s not specific and can also react with other phenolic compounds.
In summary:
Millon’s Reagent is used to detect tyrosine and, consequently, proteins in biological samples. The reagent reacts with tyrosine to produce a colored precipitate or solution, signaling the presence of tyrosine.
Million’s Reagent 500ml
A solution that is usually made by dissolving mercury in concentrated nitric acid and diluting with water and that when heated with phenolic compounds gives a red coloration used as a test especially for tyrosine and proteins containing tyrosine.
Mainly used in qualitative analysis.
Million’s Reagent 500ml