DIMETHYLUREA Chemical Properties
| Melting point |
178-183 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point |
163.08°C (rough estimate) |
| density |
1.255 |
| vapor pressure |
0.008Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index |
1.4715 (estimate) |
| storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
| solubility |
water: soluble5%, clear, colorless |
| pka |
14.73±0.50(Predicted) |
| form |
Crystalline Powder |
| color |
White to off-white |
| Water Solubility |
Soluble |
| BRN |
1740666 |
| LogP |
-4.6 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference |
598-94-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference |
Urea, N,N-dimethyl-(598-94-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System |
1,1-Dimethylurea (598-94-7) |
DIMETHYLUREA Product Description
1,1-Dimethylurea is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C3H8N2O. It is also known as dimethylurea or DMU. It is a white crystalline powder, easily soluble in water and organic solvents.
1,1-Dimethylurea has various applications in different industries. One of its main uses is as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is commonly used as a source of dimethylamine, an important building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes and other chemicals.
In the pharmaceutical industry, 1,1-dimethylurea is used as a precursor for the synthesis of drugs and drug intermediates.
It can be used as a protective agent for chemically sensitive functional groups during organic reactions. It is also used as a catalyst in certain reactions.
In addition, 1,1-dimethylurea is also used in the synthesis of herbicides and fungicides. It acts as a stabilizer and enhances the performance of these agrochemicals. It is very important to handle 1,1-dimethylurea with care because it is considered harmful if ingested or in contact with the skin or eyes. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken when working with this compound, such as wearing protective equipment and ensuring good ventilation.
In summary, 1,1-dimethylurea is a multifunctional compound that can be applied in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Its properties make it useful as a reagent, protectant, and catalyst in a variety of chemical processes.
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes |
Xi |
| Risk Statements |
36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements |
26-36 |
| WGK Germany |
3 |
| RTECS |
YS9867985 |
| TSCA |
Yes |
| HS Code |
2924 19 00 |
| Hazardous Substances Data |
598-94-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
DIMETHYLUREA Usage And Synthesis
| Chemical Properties |
White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Uses |
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. |
| General Description |
Nonlinear optical properties of 1,1-dimethylurea (N,N′ dimethylurea), have been evaluated through second-harmonic generation. |
| Flammability and Explosibility |
Notclassified |