Urea solution
SIAL/08582 - suitable for microbiology, 40% in H2O
Synonym: Carbamide; Carbonyldiamide
CAS Number: 57-13-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CH4N2O
Molecular Weight: 60.06
MDL Number: MFCD00008022
Linear Formula: NH2CONH2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | according to ISO 6579-1:2017 |
| application(s) | clinical testing environmental food and beverages |
| microbiology | |
| concentration | 40% in H2O |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2 |
| InChI key | XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | NC(N)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| suitability | Proteus spp. |
| Application: | for detection and enumeration of coliform organisms from chlorinated water by membrane filter technique |
| General description: | Filter sterilized urea solution recommended for detection of urease activity. |
| Other Notes: | (per vial, sufficient for 100 mL medium): Urea 2.0 g, Distilled water 5.0 ml |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41171614 |

