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F9252

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Folin & Ciocalteu′s phenol reagent

suitable for determination of total protein by Lowry method, 1.9-2.1 N

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MDL number:
MFCD00132625
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
NACRES:
NA.47

form

liquid

Quality Level

200

concentration

1.9-2.1 N

color

clear yellow
faint yellow to very dark yellow, and Faint Green-Yellow to Very Dark Green-Yellow

pH

<0.5 (20 °C)

density

1.240 g/cm3 at 20 °C

suitability

suitable for determination of total protein by Lowry method

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

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General description

Folin & Ciocalteu′s phenol reagent is most commonly used in the Lowry method for determining protein concentration. It has also been used for the quantification of total phenolics. In this method, protein is pretreated with copper(II) in a modified biuret reagent (alkaline copper solution
stabilized with sodium potassium tartrate). Addition of the phenol reagent generates chromogens that give increasing absorbance between 550-750nm. Normally, absorbance at the peak (750nm) or shoulder (660nm) are used to quantitate protein concentrations between 1-100 mg/ml while absorbance at 550nm is used to quantitate higher protein concentrations.
In the absence of copper, color intensity is determined primarily by the tyrosine and tryptophan content of the protein, and to a lesser extent by cysteine and histidine. Copper(II) has no effect on color formation by tyrosine, tryptophan, or histidine, but reduces color formation due to cysteine.
Many modifications of the original assay procedure have been published, including methods for enhancing the color development, for determining the content of insoluble proteins, and for automating the procedure. Compounds including many buffers, chelating agents, detergents, and cyclic organic compounds can interfere with the Lowry protein assay.
Folin & Ciocalteu′s phenol reagent can also be used as a spray reagent in chromatographic procedures.

Application

Folin & Ciocalteu′s phenol reagent has been used for the estimation of total phenolic content in samples.

Other Notes

Folin & Ciocalteu′s phenol reagent does not contain phenol. Rather, the reagent will react with phenols and non-phenolic reducing substances to form chromogens that can be detected spectrophotometrically.

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This product is also available as part of a kit.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290,H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

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  1. What concentrations of proteins does Product F9252, Folin & Ciocalteu's phenol reagent, detect?

    Generally, Folin & Ciocalteu's phenol reagent is used to determine protein concentrations between 1 to 100 μg/mL. However, the reagent exhibits a linear response to protein concentration up to 1000 μg/mL when used according to the instructions for kit Product No. TP0200.

  2. Can Product F9252, Folin & Ciocalteu's phenol reagent, be used to detect any protein?

    If the protein has an abnormally low tyrosine content, this method would not be suitable.

  3. What should Product F9252, Folin & Ciocalteu's phenol reagent, look like?

    The Folin & Ciocalteu's phenol reagent should be a clear yellow solution.  If the solution turns green, it may not be suitable and it should not be used.

  4. Does Product F9252, Folin & Ciocalteu's phenol reagent, contain phenol?

    The Folin & Ciocalteu's phenol reagent does not contain phenol but reacts with phenol and non-phenolic reducing substances to form chromogens that can be detected spectrophotometrically.

  5. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  6. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

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