Keratin is a type of insoluble protein found in nature. Is there any artificial way to dissolve it?
2007-07-04 04:21:33 · 6 answers · asked by Olivia 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Keratin is abundantly present in nature and the major component of hair, wool, feather, nail and horns. Dissolution of keratin is often required when non-textile applications are demanded. However, the low solubility of keratin in water is the major problem. It becomes unstable and precipitated when stored for a long time. Therefore, it is necessary to find a good solvent that provides high stability and easy processibility. In this research, we used formic acid and dimethylformamide (DMF) to dissolve regenerated keratin protein films. It is shown that formic acid is a good solvent for regenerated keratin proteins for the purpose of storage. Transparent and stable regenerated keratin solution is obtained in formic acid.
2007-07-04 15:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dissolve Keratin
2016-12-12 08:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What specific solvent can dissolve keratin?
Keratin is a type of insoluble protein found in nature. Is there any artificial way to dissolve it?
2015-08-10 09:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you wouldn't want to get any of it on you; the outer layers of your skin, your fingernails, and your hair are made largely of keratin. You will find such solvents in depilatories (preparations for removing unwanted hair).
2007-07-04 04:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by devilsadvocate1728 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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First you must reduce the disulfide crosslinks. Then go after it with neat formic or acetic acids or more exotic solvent systems.
2007-07-04 04:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An acidic media.
2007-07-04 05:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋