CAS 13329-70-9

N,N,N′-Tris(hydroxymethyl)urea

Description:

N,N,N′-Tris(hydroxymethyl)urea, commonly referred to as THU, is an organic compound characterized by its three hydroxymethyl groups attached to a urea backbone. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water, making it useful in various aqueous applications. The compound is known for its ability to act as a stabilizer and a reagent in biochemical and chemical processes. THU is often utilized in the formulation of buffers and as a component in biological assays due to its low toxicity and compatibility with biological systems. Additionally, it exhibits properties that can enhance the solubility of certain compounds, making it valuable in pharmaceutical formulations. Its structure allows for hydrogen bonding, which contributes to its stability and solubility characteristics. Overall, N,N,N′-Tris(hydroxymethyl)urea is a versatile compound with applications in research and industry, particularly in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Formula: C₄H₁₀N₂O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10N2O4/c7-1-5-4(10)6(2-8)3-9/h7-9H,1-3H2,(H,5,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=XJBNELXWSXDUFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(C(NCO)=O)(CO)CO

Synonyms:

• 1,1,3-Trimethylolurea
• 1,1,3-Tris(Hydroxymethyl)Urea
• 1,3,3-Tris(hydroxymethyl)urea
• N,N,N′-Tris(hydroxymethyl)urea
• Trimethylolurea
• Urea, 1,1,3-tris(hydroxymethyl)-
• Urea, N,N,N′-tris(hydroxymethyl)-
• Urea, tris(hydroxymethyl)-
• Tris(hydroxymethyl)urea

Urea, N,N,N'-tris(hydroxymethyl)-

CAS: 13329-70-9

Formula: C₄H₁₀N₂O₄

Molecular weight: 150.1332

Ref: IN-DA0014K5