Urea is a white, crystalline, water-soluble compound widely used as a nitrogen fertilizer, chemical intermediate, and in various industrial applications. It is one of the most important nitrogen-containing compounds in agriculture and is also used in pharmaceuticals and adhesives.
- Agriculture: Used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer.
- Chemical Industry: Raw material for melamine and resins.
- Pharmaceuticals: Found in dermatological treatments.
- Automotive: Used in diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to reduce emissions.
- Adhesives & Resins: Used in the production of urea-formaldehyde resins.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
CH4N2O |
| Molecular Weight |
60.06 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
133-135 °C |
| Density |
1.32 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Highly soluble in water
|
| pH (10% solution) |
7.0 - 8.5 |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |