Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Urea |
| Catalog Number: | M16203 |
| CAS Number: | 57-13-6 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | CH4N2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 60.06 |
| Solubility: | Water ≥ 100 mg/mL |
| Storage: | RT, dry |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Urea is an end product of protein metabolism in humans and mammals and a major organic nitrogen compound excreted by the animal body. Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent. Can be used as a diuretic agent. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |