Description

1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-(Methoxymethyl)Urea is a versatile chemical building block and cross-linking agent, primarily valued for its ability to form durable, formaldehyde-free polymeric networks. This compound matters for industries seeking safer, high-performance alternatives to traditional formaldehyde-based resins. Key users include manufacturers in the polymer, textile, leather finishing, and specialty adhesive sectors who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for product formulation.

Application

• As a key monomer or cross-linker in the synthesis of formaldehyde-free durable press resins for textiles and fabrics.
• In the production of leather finishing agents and tanning auxiliaries to improve product quality and durability.
• As a reactive intermediate in the manufacture of specialty adhesives and sealants with enhanced performance characteristics.
• In the formulation of paper strengthening agents and wet-strength resins.
• As a chemical building block for pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemical synthesis.
• Potential use in the creation of slow-release fertilizer coatings and agrochemical formulations.
• In research and development for novel polymer materials with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-(Methoxymethyl)Urea
CAS No.	17741-86-5
Molecular Formula	C5H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Hydroxymethyl)-N'-(methoxymethyl)urea; Methoxymethylolurea; MMMU; 1-Hydroxymethyl-3-methoxymethylurea; Urea, N-(hydroxymethyl)-N'-(methoxymethyl)-; Urea, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(methoxymethyl)-; N-Methoxymethylol-N'-hydroxymethylurea; (Hydroxymethyl)(methoxymethyl)urea
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-(Methoxymethyl)Urea is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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