Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Barfoed’s Reagent
Quantity/Pack Size – 500 ml, 125 ml
Form – Liquid
Grade – Laboratory Grade
Application – Detection of monosaccharides
Product Overview
Barfoed’s Reagent is a specialized laboratory solution designed for the qualitative detection of monosaccharides in biochemical and analytical applications. This reagent is widely recognized for its ability to distinguish between monosaccharides and disaccharides, making it an essential tool in carbohydrate chemistry. The solution is prepared with copper acetate and acetic acid, which react with reducing sugars to produce a characteristic red precipitate, confirming the presence of monosaccharides. Barfoed’s Reagent is highly sensitive and provides rapid results, making it ideal for educational and research settings where precision is critical. The reagent is stable under standard laboratory conditions and should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its efficacy. Its clear, colorless appearance ensures ease of use and accurate interpretation of results. Whether used in academic laboratories or professional research facilities, Barfoed’s Reagent delivers consistent performance for reliable carbohydrate analysis.
FAQs
1. What is the primary use of Barfoed’s Reagent?
Barfoed’s Reagent is used to detect the presence of monosaccharides in a sample. It helps differentiate between monosaccharides and disaccharides through a color reaction.
2. How should Barfoed’s Reagent be stored?
Store Barfoed’s Reagent in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture to ensure stability.
3. Is Barfoed’s Reagent compatible with all types of sugars?
Barfoed’s Reagent specifically reacts with monosaccharides. It does not typically react with non-reducing sugars or disaccharides.
4. What are the alternatives to Barfoed’s Reagent for sugar testing?
Alternatives include Benedict’s Solution and Fehling’s Solution, which are also used for detecting reducing sugars but may have different sensitivities.
5. Can Barfoed’s Reagent be used for quantitative analysis?
Barfoed’s Reagent is primarily used for qualitative analysis. For quantitative measurements, other methods like spectrophotometry may be required.
