Molekula
Urea
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Urea is a nitrogen-rich compound widely used in fertilizers, animal feed, and industrial applications such as resins and adhesives. It is a white, crystalline solid with a molecular formula of NH2CONH2, a molecular weight of 60.06 g/mol, and a CAS number of 57-13-6. Stable at ambient temperatures, it requires no special storage conditions and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Urea from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £24.80 per pack ex VAT · £29.76 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £30.60 per pack ex VAT · £36.72 inc. VAT
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5 kg — £84.10 per pack ex VAT · £100.92 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 132 - 135 ℃ |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.002% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0007% |
| Assay | 99 - 100.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Insoluble Matter | <0.04% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.010% |
| Alcohol Insoluble Matter | ≤0.04% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Base |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| 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)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 59164637 |
| CAS Number | 57-13-6 |
| IUPAC Name | urea |
| EC Number | 200-315-5 |
| Molecular Formula | NH2CONH2 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.06 |
| 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 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 3105.10.0000 |
| Tariff Code | 31051000 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Alphadrate
- Aquadrate
- Carbaderm
- carbamide
- Carbonyldiamide
- Carbonyldiamine
- Keratinamin
- Ureaphil
- Ureophil
- Urevert
Frequently asked questions
What is urea used for?
Urea is commonly used in fertilizers, animal feed, and industrial applications such as resin production and water treatment.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of urea?
The formula is NH2CONH2 with a molecular weight of 60.06 g/mol.
How should urea be stored?
Urea should be stored at ambient temperature, in a dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of urea does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical grade urea suitable for industrial and agricultural applications.
Can Molekula supply urea in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply urea in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and logistics.
What documentation comes with a urea order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.
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