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N-Methylurea (CAS 598-50-5)

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Alternate Names:
Monomethylurea
Application:
N-Methylurea is a urea derivative
CAS Number:
598-50-5
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
74.08
Molecular Formula:
C2H6N2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N-Methylurea is a compound that functions as a reactant in various chemical synthesis processes. It acts as a methylating agent, participating in reactions that involve the transfer of a methyl group to other molecules. N-Methylurea′s mechanism of action involves its ability to donate a methyl group to specific substrates, leading to the formation of new compounds with altered chemical properties. N-Methylurea′s role in these reactions is to facilitate the introduction of methyl groups into target molecules, thereby influencing their structure and reactivity. At the molecular level, N-Methylurea interacts with specific functional groups within the substrates, leading to the modification of their chemical composition. N-Methylurea serves as a reagent for the synthesis of various organic compounds, contributing to the creation of new materials and substances with modified chemical properties.


N-Methylurea (CAS 598-50-5) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

N-Methylurea, 100 g

sc-250483
100 g
$37.00