Urea, CAS 57-13-6

Product Description: Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms[1]. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent[2]. Used as a diuretic agent. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been utilized to evaluate renal function[3]. Widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry.

Applications: COVID-19-immunoregulation

Formula: CH4N2O

References: [1]Bennion BJ, et al. The molecular basis for the chemical denaturation of proteins by urea. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Apr 29;100(9):5142-7./[2]Pan M, et al. Urea: a comprehensive review of the clinical literature. Dermatol Online J. 2013 Nov 15;19(11):20392./[3]Wang H, et al. Urea. Subcell Biochem. 2014;73:7-29.

CAS Number: 57-13-6

Molecular Weight: 60.06

Compound Purity: 98.0

Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease; Cancer

Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)/H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Target: Endogenous Metabolite

• SKU: MEXHY-Y0271-100
• Manufacturer: MedChemExpress
• Manufacturer SKU: HY-Y0271-100
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 100 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK