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2-Hydroxyethylurea
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2-Hydroxyethylurea is a chemical compound primarily used as a humectant and moisturizing agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It has the CAS number 2078-71-9, a molecular formula of C3H8N2O2, and a molecular weight of 104.11. Store at ambient temperatures. Molekula supplies 2-Hydroxyethylurea from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90025965
- CAS Number
- 2078-71-9
- IUPAC Name
- 2-hydroxyethylurea
- EC Number
- 215-304-0
- Molecular Formula
- C3H8N2O2
- Molecular Weight
- 104.11
- Exact Mass
- 104.0586
- SMILES
- C(CO)NC(=O)N
- InChIKey
- CLAHOZSYMRNIPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C3H8N2O2/c4-3(7)5-1-2-6/h6H,1-2H2,(H3,4,5,7)
- PubChem CID
- 73984
Synonyms
- (beta-Hydroxyethyl)urea
- 1-Ethanolurea
- hydroxyethyl urea
- Monoethanolurea
- Monoethylolurea
- N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)urea
- N-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)urea
- Urea, (2-hydroxyethyl)-
- Urea, (hydroxyethyl)-
- Urea, N-(hydroxyethyl)-
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Hydroxyethylurea used for?
2-Hydroxyethylurea is commonly used as a humectant and conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyethylurea?
The chemical formula is C3H8N2O2 and the molecular weight is 104.11 g/mol.
How should 2-Hydroxyethylurea be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature.
Can Molekula supply 2-Hydroxyethylurea in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply 2-Hydroxyethylurea in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
What is the CAS number for 2-Hydroxyethylurea?
The CAS number for 2-Hydroxyethylurea is 2078-71-9.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.