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Methylurea
Methylurea Chemical Properties
| Melting point | ~93 °C |
| Boiling point | 131.34°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.2040 |
| vapor pressure | 0.003-0.005Pa at 20-23.3℃ |
| refractive index | 1.4264 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | 1000g/l (Lit.) |
| pka | 14.38±0.46(Predicted) |
| form | Crystalline Solid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.204 |
| color | White to off-white |
| PH | 6.7 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | 1000 g/L (20 ºC) |
| BRN | 878189 |
| InChIKey | XGEGHDBEHXKFPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | -1.16 at 25℃ and pH7.7 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 598-50-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Urea, methyl-(598-50-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methylurea (598-50-5) |
Methylurea Product Description
6-Amino-1,3-dimethyluracil is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H9N3O. It is an organic compound belonging to the uracil family. The compound has a uracil ring structure with an amino group (NH2) attached to the 6-position and two methyl groups (CH3) attached to the 1- and 3-positions. The chemical structure can be expressed as:awesome | | CH3--C--C--C--N--C--CH3 | |ammonia 6-Amino-1,3-dimethyluracil is an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. Widely used in the production of antiviral and antitumor drugs. It is the starting material for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs for the treatment of viral infections and cancer.
In addition, 6-amino-1,3-dimethyluracil is also used in the field of cosmetics. It can be used as an ingredient in beauty and personal care products such as skin creams and lotions. Its properties make it suitable for use as a skin conditioner and moisturizer. Appropriate safety precautions are recommended when handling 6-amino-1,3-dimethyluracil. Store in a cool, dry place away from fire or heat. In addition, it is recommended to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles to prevent direct contact with the compound.
In conclusion, 6-amino-1,3-dimethyluracil is an organic compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, especially antiviral and antitumor drugs. It is also used in cosmetics for its skin conditioning properties. Safety precautions should be followed when handling this compound.
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-68-37-20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 22-36-45-36/37 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | YT7175000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29241900 |
Methylurea Usage And Synthesis
| Chemical Properties | white to off-white crystalline solid |
| Uses | N-Methylurea is used as a reagent in the synthesis of bis(aryl)(hydroxyalkyl)(methyl)glycoluril derivatives and is a potential byproduct of caffeine. |
| Definition | ChEBI: A member of the class of ureas that is urea substituted by a methyl group at one of the nitrogen atoms. |
| Purification Methods | Crystallise the urea from EtOH/water, then dry it under vacuum at room temperature. [Beilstein 4 IV 205.] |
