Synonym(s): Bicinchoninic acid disodium salt, BCA disodium salt

CAS Number

979-88-4

Commodity Code

2933499090

MDL Number

MFCD00037500

Notes

Used in the determination of protein concentration. Proteins reduce alkaline Cu(II) to Cu(I) which complexes with BCA to form a purple complex. Absorbance at 562nm is directly proportional to protein concentration.