Urea

• CAS: 506-89-8
• Catalog Number: ACM506898
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 60.06
• Molecular Formula: CH₄N₂O
• Synonyms: UREA, PRILLED;UREA HYDROCHLORIDE;UREA FERTILIZER;UREUM;AKOS BBS-00004448;CARBONYLDIAMIDE;CARBIMIDE;HARNSTOFF
• Melting Point: 132-135°C(lit.)
• Density: 1.335g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
• Appearance: powder
• Hazard Statements: Xn
• Safety Description: 26-36

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of urea according to the reference?

The molecular formula of urea is CH4N2O.

What are some synonyms for urea mentioned in the reference?

Some synonyms for urea are carbamide, 57-13-6, and carbonyldiamide.

What is the molecular weight of urea?

The molecular weight of urea is 60.056 g/mol.

What is the role of urea mentioned in the reference?

Urea has a role as a flour treatment agent, a human metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a mouse metabolite, and a fertilizer.

What is the description of urea in terms of its appearance and properties?

Urea appears as solid odorless white crystals or pellets with a density of 1.335 g/cc. It is noncombustible.

What is the IUPAC name of urea?

The IUPAC name of urea is urea.

What is the InChI of urea?

The InChI of urea is InChI=1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2,3,4).

What is the canonical SMILES notation for urea?

The canonical SMILES notation for urea is C(=O)(N)N.

How is urea formed in the body, according to the DrugBank reference?

Urea is a compound formed in the liver from ammonia produced by the deamination of amino acids. It is the principal end product of protein catabolism and constitutes about one half of the total urinary solids.

What is the CAS number for urea?

The CAS number for urea is 57-13-6.

What is the chemical formula of urea?

The chemical formula of urea is CH4N2O.

What are some synonyms for urea?

Some synonyms for urea include carbamide, carbonyldiamide, and isourea.

What are some related CAS numbers for urea?

Some related CAS numbers for urea are 4744-36-9 and 37955-36-5.

What is the role of urea as described in the reference?

Urea has a role as a flour treatment agent, a human metabolite, and a fertilizer, among others.

What is the InChIKey for urea?

The InChIKey for urea is XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the appearance of urea?

Urea appears as solid odorless white crystals or pellets.

How is urea formed in the body according to DrugBank?

Urea is formed in the liver from ammonia produced by the deamination of amino acids.

What is the density of urea?

The density of urea is 1.335 g/cc.