Synonym(s)
: Karbamid, karbonildiamid, isurea
Mol. Formula
: CH4N2O
EC / List no.
: 200-315-5
CAS no.
: 57-13-6
Molecular weight
: 60,056
Urea is a nitrogenous compound containing a carbonyl group attached to two amine groups with osmotic diuretic activity.
Application
» This substance is used in the following products: Fertilizer, cosmetics and personal care products, pH regulators and water treatment products.
» This substance has an industrial use that results in the production of another substance (use of intermediates).
» Release of this substance to the environment may occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
» Used in machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners.
Product Specifications
Physical and Chemical Properties
» Appears as a colorless to white, prismatic, crystalline powder or small, white lumps.
» It has a slight ammonia odor and salty taste.
Properties
Characteristics |
Unit |
Value |
Condition |
Melting point |
°C |
133.85 |
|
Density |
g/ cm³ |
1.33 |
20 °C |
Solubility |
g/ L |
624 |
20 °C, soluble with water |
Vapor pressure |
Pa |
0.002 |
24.85 °C |
LogP |
|
-1.73 |
20 °C |
pH |
|
7.2 |
10% solution |
Autoignition temperature |
|
Non-flammable |
|
pKa |
|
0.1 |
21 °C |