Urea

CO(NH₂)₂

IUPAC: Urea

CAS: 57-13-6

Overview

Urea is the main nitrogen-containing waste product of protein metabolism in mammals. It was the first organic compound synthesized from inorganic materials.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Nitrogen N 2 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
6.7%
C
Carbon ×1
20.0%
N
Nitrogen ×2
46.6%
O
Oxygen ×1
26.6%

Uses

  • • Fertilizer
  • • Diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue)
  • • Skincare moisturizer
  • • Protein denaturation

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Wöhler's 1828 synthesis of urea from ammonium cyanate disproved vitalism — the idea that organic compounds required a 'life force'

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(N)N

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
60.06 g/mol
Density
1.3200 g/cm³
Melting Point
133.3 °C
Solubility
1079 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
60.0324
XLogP
-1.4
TPSA
69.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
29.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urea?
Urea (CO(NH₂)₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Urea.
What is the molecular weight of Urea?
Urea has a molar mass of 60.06 g/mol.
What state is Urea at room temperature?
Urea is a solid at room temperature.
Is Urea organic or inorganic?
Urea is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Urea?
Urea (CO(NH₂)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).