CAS Number57-13-6
SynonymsCarbonyl diamide; diaminomethanal; Urea; UREUM; Carbamide; EINECS 200-315-5; MFCD00008022; carbonyl diamine
Molecular FormulaNH2CONH2
Molecular Weight60.06
Purity≥98%
Density1.335
Boiling Point332.48°C
Melting Point132-135 °C (lit.)
Appearancepowder
EINECS200-315-5
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 57-13-6 |
| Catalog No. | 2A-9016732 |
| Chinese Name | 尿素 |
| Synonyms | Carbonyl diamide; diaminomethanal; Urea; UREUM; Carbamide; EINECS 200-315-5; MFCD00008022; carbonyl diamine |
| Molecular Formula | NH2CONH2 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.06 |
| Purity | ≥98 |
| Density | 1.335 |
| Boiling Point | 332.48°C |
| Melting Point | 132-135 °C (lit.) |
| Appearance | powder |
| Water Solubility | 1080 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Storage Condition | 1. This product should be sealed and stored in a c |
| Application | Urea is a powerful protein denaturant that acts through direct and indirect mechanisms [1]. An effective emollient and keratolytic agent[2]. Used as a diuretic. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been used |
| EINECS | 200-315-5 |
| HTC | 3102100001 |
| UN(IATA) | NA |
| PubChem ID | 24900656 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008022 |
| SMILES | NC(N)=O |
| InChI | 1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2,3,4) |
| InChI Key | XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Beilstein/REAXYS | 635724 |
| NACRES Code | NA.31 |
| UNSPSC | 12352111 |
| Safety Description | S24/25 |
| MSDS | msds/16732_1_57_13_6.pdf |
| Bioactivity | Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms[1]. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent[2]. Used as a diuretic agent. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been utilized to evaluate renal function[3]. Widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry. Related Catalog Research Areas >> Cardiovascular Disease Natural Products >> Others Target Human Endogenous Metabolite References [1]. Bennion BJ, et al. The molecular basis for the chemical denaturation of proteins by urea. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Apr 29;100(9):5142-7. [2]. Pan M, et al. Urea: a comprehensive review of the clinical literature. Dermatol Online J. 2013 Nov 15;19(11):20392. [3]. Wang H, et al. Urea. Subcell Biochem. 2014;73:7-29. Chemical & Physical Properties Density 1.335 Boiling Point 332.48°C Melting Point 131-135 ºC Molecular Formula CH4N2O Molecular Weight 60.055 Flash Point 53.7±22.6 °C Exact Mass 60.032364 PSA 69.11000 LogP -1.43 Vapour Pressure <0.1 hPa (20 °C) Index of Refraction n20/D 1.40 InChIKey XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES NC(N)=O Storage condition 2-8°C Stability Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture. Water Solubility 1080 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Use of | Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms[1]. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent[2]. Used as a diuretic agent. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been utilized to evaluate renal function[3]. Widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry. Properties Articles1552 Synonym More Synonyms Urea Biological Activity Description Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms[1]. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent[2]. Used as a diuretic agent. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been utilized to evaluate renal function[3]. Widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry. Related Catalog Research Areas >> Cardiovascular Disease Natural Products >> Others Human Endogenous Metabolite References [1]. Bennion BJ, et al. The molecular basis for the chemical denaturation of proteins by urea. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Apr 29;100(9):5142-7. [2]. Pan M, et al. Urea: a comprehensive review of the clinical literature. Dermatol Online J. 2013 Nov 15;19(11):20392. [3]. Wang H, et al. Urea. Subcell Biochem. 2014;73:7-29. Chemical & Physical Properties Molecular Formula CH4N2O Exact Mass 60.032364 PSA 69.11000 LogP -1.43 InChIKey XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES NC(N)=O Stability Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture. |
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