Description

Hydrogen Fluoride Urea Complex is a stable, solid adduct of hydrogen fluoride and urea, offering a safer and more convenient source of anhydrous fluoride ions compared to gaseous or aqueous HF. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile fluorinating and etching agent in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is essential for industries including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronics, and specialty polymers where controlled fluorination is a critical process step.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Used for introducing fluorine atoms into pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
• Catalyst for Silicon Etching: Employed in the microelectronics and semiconductor industries for precise etching of silicon wafers and glass.
• Surface Treatment Agent: For the chemical modification and cleaning of metal surfaces, particularly in the aluminum industry.
• Synthesis of Fluorinated Compounds: Key reagent in producing fluorinated aromatics, heterocycles, and specialty polymers.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in R&D for controlled fluorination reactions under milder conditions.
• Production of Inorganic Fluorides: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of various metal fluorides and complex fluoride salts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydrogen Fluoride Urea Complex
CAS No.	24926-15-6
Molecular Formula	CH5FN2O
Molecular Weight	80.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Urea Hydrofluoride; Urea Hydrogen Fluoride; UHF; Urea-HF Complex; Fluorourea; Urea Fluoride; Urea, compd. with hydrogen fluoride (1:1); Hydrofluoric acid urea adduct
EINECS	246-534-6

Quality Control

Our Hydrogen Fluoride Urea Complex is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles. Our quality system supports compliance with relevant standards for industrial and laboratory use, ensuring reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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