Description

(Hydroxyethyl)Urea CAS NO 1320-51-0 is a versatile organic compound belonging to the class of substituted ureas, valued for its excellent humectant and moisturizing properties. Its ability to attract and retain moisture makes it a critical functional ingredient in formulations requiring superior hydration and skin-feel. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking effective, non-irritating moisturizing agents.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key humectant in moisturizing creams, lotions, serums, and hair conditioners to enhance skin hydration and improve product texture.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a moisturizing excipient in topical dermatological preparations, ointments, and wound care products.
• Hair Care Products: Incorporated into shampoos and conditioners to reduce static, improve manageability, and impart a soft, smooth feel to hair.
• Liquid Soaps & Body Washes: Functions as a non-tacky humectant to prevent skin dryness and maintain a pleasant after-feel.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block or intermediate in organic synthesis for producing more complex chemical entities.
• Industrial Applications: Potential use as a conditioning agent in textile processing or as a component in specialty polymer formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(Hydroxyethyl)Urea
CAS No.	1320-51-0
Molecular Formula	C3H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	104.11 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)urea; 2-Hydroxyethylurea; Hydroxyethyl Urea; HEU; Urea, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; β-Hydroxyethylurea; NSC 3778; UNII-7QY0F6C5FB
EINECS	215-310-7

Quality Control

Our (Hydroxyethyl)Urea is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance for your formulations. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.