| Bioactivity | Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms[1]. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent[2]. Used as a diuretic agent. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been utilized to evaluate renal function[3]. Widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Urea | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 57-13-6 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | CH4N2O | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 60.06 | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
| Storage |
|