Search unanswered questions...
Enter a question here...
Search: All sources Community Q&A Reference topics

Why egg albumin and casein did not react ninhydrin reagent?

It should react to this reagent. However it must be HEATED before it will react.


This is due to the fact that when Ninhydrin is heated it stabilizes and the reacts with the -NH2 groups on the amino acid.

Improve Answer Discuss the question "Why egg albumin and casein did not react ninhydrin reagent?" Click here to register and get updates when this answer is edited. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

First answer by ID2308303996. Last edit by ID2308303996. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Science > Biology > Biochemistry > Why egg albumin and casein did not react ninhydrin reagent?