| Formula / Notation | CH4N2O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 57-13-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.056 |
| Melting Point | 275 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.34 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Urea appears as solid odorless white crystals or pellets. Density 1.335 g /cc. Noncombustible. |
| Also Known As | 57-13-6; carbamide; Carbonyldiamide; Ureophil; Carbonyldiamine; Ureaphil; Keratinamin; Urevert; Alphadrate; Aquadrate |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Urea?
Urea is a carbonyl group with two C-bound amine groups. The commercially available fertilizer has an analysis of 46-0-0 (N-P2O5-K2O). It has a role as a fertilizer, a flour treatment agent, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and a Daphnia magna metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide and a one-carbon compound. It is functionally related to a carbonic acid. It is a tautomer of a carbamimidic acid.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: urea
Other Names / Synonyms: 57-13-6; carbamide; Carbonyldiamide; Ureophil; Carbonyldiamine; Ureaphil; Keratinamin; Urevert; Alphadrate; Aquadrate
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 275 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.34 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 60.056 |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Urea appears as solid odorless white crystals or pellets. Density 1.335 g /cc. Noncombustible. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Urea is a carbonyl group with two C-bound amine groups. The commercially available fertilizer has an analysis of 46-0-0 (N-P2O5-K2O). It has a role as a fertilizer, a flour treatment agent, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and a Daphnia magna metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide and a one-carbon compound. It is functionally related to a carbonic acid. It is a tautomer of a carbamimidic acid.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Urea is: CH4N2O