Applications :

• Quantifying Reducing Sugars:

  DNSA reacts with reducing sugars, producing a colored product that can be measured spectrophotometrically. This allows for the quantification of reducing sugars in various samples, including blood and urine. 
• Analyzing Glycosidase Activity:

  By measuring the release of reducing sugars from a substrate, DNSA is used to study the activity of enzymes that break down glycosidic bonds (glycosidases). 
• Detecting Reducing Substances:

  DNSA can be used to qualitatively identify the presence of reducing substances, which are compounds containing a free carbonyl group (C=O). 
• Other Applications:

  • Membrane Leakage Studies: DNSA has been used to assess the effects of silver nanoparticles on membrane integrity by measuring the release of reducing sugars from cells, according to Sigma-Aldrich. 
  • Raw Material and Intermediate: DNSA is also used as a raw material and intermediate in the production of various organic chemicals, including agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. 
  • Spectrophotometric Determination: DNSA has been used in the spectrophotometric determination of ampicillin. 
  • Preparation of Oxazolines: DNSA serves as a reagent in the synthesis of oxazolines from amino alcohols.