Urea

Catalog Number	ACM57136-3
CAS Number	57-13-6
Molecular Weight	60.06
Molecular Formula	CH4N2O
Purity	98%+(HPLC)
Appearance	White crystals
Storage	Store at 4 °C, sealed, away from light (valid for 2 years under this condition).

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of urea?

The chemical formula of urea is CO (NH2)2.

When was urea first isolated from urine?

Urea was first isolated from urine in 1727.

Who was the Dutch scientist who first isolated pure urea from urine?

The Dutch scientist who first isolated pure urea from urine was Herman Boerhaave.

Who was the German chemist credited with the synthetic formulation of urea?

The German chemist credited with the synthetic formulation of urea was Friedrich Wöhler.

What was the first organic compound to be synthetically formulated?

Urea was the first organic compound to be synthetically formulated.

How is synthetic urea produced?

Synthetic urea is created from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide under high heat and pressure.

What is the chief nitrogenous end product of the metabolic breakdown of proteins in mammals?

Urea is the chief nitrogenous end product of the metabolic breakdown of proteins in mammals.

Why is urea converted from ammonia in the liver before being excreted in urine?

Ammonia is toxic to the body, so it is converted to urea by the liver before being excreted in urine.

What is the primary raw material used to manufacture urea?

The primary raw material used to manufacture urea is natural gas.

How can urea be produced in the laboratory?

Ureas can be accessed in the laboratory by reaction of phosgene with primary or secondary amines, proceeding through an isocyanate intermediate.

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