Urea

CO(NH₂)₂

IUPAC: Urea

CAS: 57-13-6

Обзор

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

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Элементный состав

C
20,0%
N
46,6%
O
26,6%

Применение

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

Интересные факты

  • 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

Свойства

Тип
organic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
60,06 g/mol
Плотность
1,3200 g/cm³
Температура плавления
133,3 °C
Растворимость
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).