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Urea (Prilled)
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Urea (Prilled) is a white, crystalline solid used primarily as a nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture and as a raw material in the production of resins and plastics. It is highly soluble in water and stable under normal conditions. Available in 25 kg bags, with a purity of 99.0% minimum. CAS: 57-13-6. Molekula supplies Urea (Prilled) 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
- 90038009
- CAS Number
- 57-13-6
- IUPAC Name
- urea
- EC Number
- 200-315-5
- Exact Mass
- 60.0324
- SMILES
- C(=O)(N)N
- InChIKey
- XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2,3,4)
- PubChem CID
- 1176
Synonyms
- Alphadrate
- Aquadrate
- carbamide
- Carbonyldiamide
- Carbonyldiamine
- Keratinamin
- urea
- Ureaphil
- Ureophil
- Urevert
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White crystals or powder
- Odour
- Almost odorless
- Melting Point
- 132.7 °C
- Water Solubility
- 545 g/L at 25 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Very soluble in water; Soluble in ethanol
- Vapour Pressure
- 1.2 × 10⁻⁵ mmHg at 25 °C
- pKa
- pKa = 0.1 (at 21 °C)
- log P (octanol/water)
- -2.11
Source: PubChem CID 1176 (HSDB, DrugBank, EU Food Improvement Agents)
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Frequently asked questions
What is prilled urea commonly used for?
Prilled urea is primarily used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture, animal feed supplements, and as a raw material in chemical synthesis, including urea-formaldehyde resins.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of prilled urea?
The molecular formula of urea is **CO(NH₂)₂**, and its molecular weight is **60.06 g/mol**.
How should prilled urea be stored?
Store prilled urea in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from moisture and incompatible substances, in a tightly sealed container to prevent degradation.
What grades of prilled urea does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **industrial-grade prilled urea**, meeting standard agricultural and chemical manufacturing specifications.
Can Molekula supply prilled urea in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply prilled urea in bulk, with quantities tailored to meet customer requirements, including bagged or loose bulk options.
What documentation comes with an order of prilled urea?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and a **commercial invoice** for traceability and compliance.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. 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.