Urea

CO(NH₂)₂

IUPAC: Urea

CAS: 57-13-6

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 4 1,0080
Carbono C 1 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 2 14,0070
Oxígeno O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×4
6,7%
C
Carbono ×1
20,0%
N
Nitrógeno ×2
46,6%
O
Oxígeno ×1
26,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

SMILES

C(=O)(N)N

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
60,06 g/mol
Densidad
1,3200 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
133,3 °C
Solubilidad
1079 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
60,0324
XLogP
-1,4
TPSA
69,1 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
29,0

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1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehído

CH₃CHO

Acetamida

C₂H₅NO

Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

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 Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).