(Hydroxymethyl)urea
TL;DR: (Hydroxymethyl)urea (CAS 1000-82-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H6N2O2 and molecular weight 90.04293 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hydroxymethylurea
Also Known As: (HYDROXYMETHYL)UREA, Methylolurea, hydroxymethylurea, N-(Hydroxymethyl)urea, Monomethylolurea
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H6N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.04293 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 75.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 90.04293 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 53.0 |
| Melting Point | 111 °C |
| Solubility | VERY SOL IN WATER; SOL IN METHANOL, ACETIC ACID; SOL IN HOT ALCOHOL; INSOL IN ETHER |
| SMILES | C(NC(=O)N)O |
| InChIKey | VGGLHLAESQEWCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: (Hydroxymethyl)urea is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (Hydroxymethyl)urea (CAS 1000-82-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
(Hydroxymethyl)urea is a photographic chemical identified by CAS number 1000-82-4 and the molecular formula C2H6N2O2 and a molecular weight of 90.04 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: VERY SOL IN WATER; SOL IN METHANOL, ACETIC ACID; SOL IN HOT ALCOHOL; INSOL IN ETHER. It is also known as (HYDROXYMETHYL)UREA and Methylolurea.
CoreyChem provides it with COA documentation, and custom synthesis from milligram to multi-kilogram scales is available on request. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of (Hydroxymethyl)urea
Property Insights of (Hydroxymethyl)urea
The XLogP value of -1.7 indicates that (Hydroxymethyl)urea is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 75.4 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for (Hydroxymethyl)urea. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (Hydroxymethyl)urea has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (Hydroxymethyl)urea?
The CAS number of (Hydroxymethyl)urea is 1000-82-4.
What is the molecular formula of (Hydroxymethyl)urea?
The molecular formula of (Hydroxymethyl)urea is C2H6N2O2.
What is the molecular weight of (Hydroxymethyl)urea?
The molecular weight of (Hydroxymethyl)urea is 90.04293 g/mol.
What are the applications of (Hydroxymethyl)urea?
(Hydroxymethyl)urea is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (Hydroxymethyl)urea (CAS 1000-82-4) with custom...
Where can I buy (Hydroxymethyl)urea?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (Hydroxymethyl)urea?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for (Hydroxymethyl)urea and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.