N-propylurea (CAS 627-06-5)
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N-Propylurea (NPU) is a urea derivative that holds significance in organic chemistry. This is a colorless, odorless, and crystalline solid. N-Propylurea serves as a versatile tool in scientific research, acting as a reagent, catalyst, and solvent. Its role as a reagent is in synthesizing diverse organic compounds, such as dyes, and agrochemicals. Additionally, N-Propylurea serves as a catalyst in facilitating numerous organic reactions, including the Knoevenagel condensation, Michael addition, and aldol condensation. Furthermore, N-Propylurea proves valuable as a solvent for various organic reactions, like amine acylation and ester hydrolysis. In organic reactions, N-propylurea functions as a nucleophile, engaging electrophilic centers within substrates. It also exhibits characteristics of a base catalyst, enabling the deprotonation of protic substrates and promoting the formation of new covalent bonds. Moreover, N-Propylurea′s ability to form hydrogen bonds with substrates contributes to the facilitation of substrate reactivity with other reagents.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
N-propylurea, 5 g | sc-269891 | 5 g | $62.00 |