Urea

CO(NH₂)₂

IUPAC: Urea

CAS: 57-13-6

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Nitrogen N 2 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

원소 구성

C
20.0%
N
46.6%
O
26.6%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
60.06 g/mol
밀도
1.3200 g/cm³
녹는점
133.3 °C
용해도
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

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).