Urea solution
SIGMA/U7129 - 40 % (w/v) 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
| concentration | 40 % (w/v) in H2O |
| contains | 0.1% benzoic acid as preservative |
| InChI | 1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2 |
| InChI key | XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| packaging | vial of 5 mL |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | NC(N)=O |
| sterility | non-sterile; sterile-filtered |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Recommended for the detection of urease activity. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Urea solution is primarily used for protein denaturation. It also increases solubility of hydrocarbons and reduce micelle formation. Urea solution at high concentration leads to the destabilization of amyloid β16−22 oligomers. |
| Preparation Note: | Warm the refrigerated 40% urea solution to room temperature. Aseptically add 5 mL to 95 mL of sterile molten Urea Agar Base (Christensen). Mix well and dispense in sterile tubes. |
| 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 | 12352111 |

