ChemkjaIBasis of the CarbamidodiacetylMicromethodfor Estima ’ tionof Urea , Citrulline , andCarbamylDerivatives
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The chemical pathway of the carbamidodiacetyl colorimetric assay was investigated. The experimental variables that were studied include reaction temperature, heating time, and the ratio of the mineral acid mixture to the reactants. Evidence is presented establishing the involvement of either 7or 8-methyl, or 7,8.d imethyltetrahyd roimidazo(4,5-d)imidazole-2,5-d iones as chromogens, all three being equally acceptable.
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