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(2-Chloro-acetyl)-urea (CAS 4791-21-3)

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Alternate Names:
(2-chloroacetyl)urea; chloroacetyl-urea
CAS Number:
4791-21-3
Molecular Weight:
136.54
Molecular Formula:
C3H5ClN2O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(2-Chloro-acetyl)-urea, or CAU, is an organic compound that is widely used in scientific research and laboratory experiments, from the synthesis of other compounds to biochemical and physiological studies. It is a versatile compound that interacts with a variety of proteins and enzymes. For example, it inhibits certain enzymes, such as chymotrypsin and trypsin, which are involved in the digestion of proteins. It is also known to interact with certain proteins and receptors, such as the serotonin receptor, which is involved in the regulation of mood and behavior. In addition, (2-Chloro-acetyl)-urea is studied for its effects on the cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Lastly, it is a useful reagent in organic synthesis and a catalyst in chemical reactions.

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(2-Chloro-acetyl)-urea, 1 g

sc-274590
1 g
$208.00