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1,1-Dimethylurea

99%

Synonym(s):

N,N-Dimethylurea

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NCONH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.11
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

solid

mp

178-183 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 5%, clear, colorless

SMILES string

CN(C)C(N)=O

InChI

1S/C3H8N2O/c1-5(2)3(4)6/h1-2H3,(H2,4,6)

InChI key

YBBLOADPFWKNGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... EPHX2(2053)
mouse ... Ephx2(13850)

General description

Nonlinear optical properties of 1,1-dimethylurea (N,N′ dimethylurea), have been evaluated through second-harmonic generation.

Application

1,1-Dimethylurea (N,N-dimethylurea) has been used in the Dowex-50W ion exchange resin-promoted synthesis of N,N′-disubstituted-4-aryl-3,4-dihydropyrimidinones.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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