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Urea (Prill)
SpectraBase Compound ID JuMM0eTYEOB
InChI InChI=1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2,3,4)
InChIKey XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 60.06 g/mol
Molecular Formula CH4N2O
Exact Mass 60.032363 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 3sU4qFVJgpu
Name UREA
Source of Sample Merck & Company, Inc., Rahway, New Jersey
CAS Registry Number 57-13-6
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Density (20/4C) 1.3230
Formula CH4N2O
InChI InChI=1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2,3,4)
InChIKey XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point 132-133C
Molecular Weight 60.056000
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 1.484
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= TOXIC; IRRITANT; WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION EMITS TOXIC FUMES
Synonyms CARBAMIDE UREA CARBAMIDE CARBAMIMIDIC ACID CARBONYLDIAMIDE
Technique KBr WAFER
Use FERTILIZER; ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENT; REACTS WITH ALDEHYDES TO PRODUCE RESINS AND PLASTICS; USED TO SOFTEN CELLULOSE IN PAPER INDUSTRY