2-Thiobarbituric Acid

Application Notes

Used to quantitate lipopolysaccharides, carrageenan, and sialic acids; used to detect lipid hydroperoxides and lipid oxidation. 2-Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) is used in TBA assay, or TBA test, which has been employed in the determination of autoxidative alterations of fats and oils. Two processes occur in autoxidation, generally: the free radical and the photo-oxidation mechanisms. TBA has been used to determine iota-carrageenan. It has been also used for quantitating sialic acids in a variety of substances. Reagent for determination of N-acetylneuraminic acid.

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

Determination of autoxidative alterations of fats and oils | Reagent for determination of N-acetylneuraminic acid | Used to quantitate lipopolysaccharides; carrageenan; and sialic acids

SKU	02190284-CF
Alternate Names	4,6-Dihydroxy-2-mercaptopyrimidine; 4,6-Dihydroxypyrimidine-2-thiol; TBA
Application Notes	Used to quantitate lipopolysaccharides, carrageenan, and sialic acids; used to detect lipid hydroperoxides and lipid oxidation. 2-Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) is used in TBA assay, or TBA test, which has been employed in the determination of autoxidative alterations of fats and oils. Two processes occur in autoxidation, generally: the free radical and the photo-oxidation mechanisms. TBA has been used to determine iota-carrageenan. It has been also used for quantitating sialic acids in a variety of substances. Reagent for determination of N-acetylneuraminic acid.
Base Catalog Number	190284
Beilstein Registry Number	120663
CAS #	504-17-6
EC Number	207-985-8
Extinction Coefficient	EmM:12.6, 14.8 (0.1 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.0)(Lit.)
Format	Powder
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2O2S
Molecular Weight	144.148 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity	≥98%
RTECS Number	CQ7700000
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.