Description

1,3-Diethyl-1,3-Dimethylurea is a symmetrical tetraalkylurea compound, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and solvent in advanced synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly useful in applications requiring a high-boiling, polar aprotic medium or as a precursor for specialized chemical transformations. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer sectors seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• High-Boiling Polar Solvent: Used in reactions requiring a stable, aprotic solvent medium for catalysts and reagents.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a reactant or processing aid in the synthesis of specific polymers, resins, and coatings.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the development and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry labs for method development and novel compound synthesis.
• Crosslinking Agent: Potential use in crosslinking reactions for resins and elastomers to modify material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Diethyl-1,3-Dimethylurea
CAS No.	31468-19-6
Molecular Formula	C7H16N2O
Molecular Weight	144.22 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Diethyl-N,N'-dimethylurea; 1,1'-Diethyl-3,3'-dimethylurea; Tetraethylmethylurea (common name); Urea, N,N'-diethyl-N,N'-dimethyl-; 1,3-Diethyl-1,3-dimethylcarbamide; DEDMU; N,N'-Diethyl-N,N'-dimethylcarbamide
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Diethyl-1,3-Dimethylurea is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications, including identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

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