Product Description
Gum Guaiac
Application Notes
The phenolic α-guaiaconic acid acts as a colorimetric peroxidase substrate. When reacted with an organic or inorganic oxidizing agent, the α-guaiaconic acid is oxidized to a blue-colored quinone. The guaiac reaction has been used to detect trace amounts of heme from hemoglobin in the presence of peroxide.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Nutrition Research
Specifications
| SKU | 0215729150 |
| Alternate Names | Guaiac; Guaiacum; Resin guaiac |
| Application Notes | The phenolic α-guaiaconic acid acts as a colorimetric peroxidase substrate. When reacted with an organic or inorganic oxidizing agent, the α-guaiaconic acid is oxidized to a blue-colored quinone. The guaiac reaction has been used to detect trace amounts of heme from hemoglobin in the presence of peroxide. |
| Base Catalog Number | 15729150 |
| CAS # | 9000-29-7 |
| EC Number | 232-535-2 |
| Format | Powder |
| Pack Size | 50 g |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
| RTECS Number | ME6260000 |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
![MP COA [157291] lot ID: Q1460](https://www.mpbio.com/static/version1745824955/frontend/Mpbio/default/en_US/images/document.png "MP COA [157291] lot ID: Q1460")
Datasheet
Datasheet