| Name | 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea |
| Synonyms | DMU Caurite Metural Methurin Kaurit S Methural Carbamol Finish EN CSI Paste Oxymethurea Knittex ASL DIMETHYLOLUREA dimethanolurea N,N-Dimethylolurea 1,3-Dimethylolurea N,N'-DIMETHYLOLUREA 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea 1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea N,N'-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)UREA 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)urea, Dimethylolurea, DMU |
| CAS | 140-95-4 |
| EINECS | 205-444-0 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C3H8N2O3/c4-3(8)5(1-6)2-7/h6-7H,1-2H2,(H2,4,8) |
| InChIKey | QUBQYFYWUJJAAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8N2O3 |
| Molar Mass | 120.11 |
| Density | 1.34 |
| Melting Point | 125°C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 224.08°C (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | 100°C |
| Water Solubility | 150 g/L |
| Vapor Presure | 2.39E-05mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White crystal powder |
| Color | White to Almost white |
| Merck | 14,6968 |
| BRN | 1811870 |
| pKa | 12.14±0.46(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4610 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00014414 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | water-soluble 150g/L melting point 125 ° C. (dec.) |
| Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic![]() |
| Risk Codes | 45 - May cause cancer |
| Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | YS2716350 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29241990 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| production method | can be prepared from urea and formaldehyde in the presence of salts or basic catalysts, and continue to react to obtain amino resin. |