Description

1-(1-Phenylethyl)Urea is a specialized organic compound belonging to the urea derivative class, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its structural motif, which is pivotal for constructing more complex molecules with defined stereochemistry, crucial for research and development in fine chemicals. This product is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereocenters.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the urea moiety and chiral center can influence biological activity.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in enantioselective catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in custom synthesis and research for creating complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential use in the development of novel polymers or functional materials with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Phenylethyl)Urea
CAS No.	40589-84-2
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(1-Phenylethyl)urea; (RS)-1-(1-Phenylethyl)urea; Urea, N-(1-phenylethyl)-; α-Methylbenzylurea; 1-Phenylethylurea; (±)-1-(1-Phenylethyl)urea; rac-1-(1-Phenylethyl)urea
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Phenylethyl)Urea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent 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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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