Description

N,N'-Di(tert-Butyl)Urea is a specialized organic compound featuring two bulky tert-butyl groups attached to a urea core. This sterically hindered structure makes it a valuable intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecules where selective reactivity and stability are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly where the tert-butyl group is required for metabolic stability or as a synthetic handle.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the tert-butyl moiety or as a protecting group for amines and other functional groups in multi-step syntheses.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, where it can function as a chain modifier or monomer component.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic frameworks, coatings, and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial labs for methodology development and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Di(tert-Butyl)Urea
CAS No.	5336-24-3
Molecular Formula	C9H20N2O
Molecular Weight	172.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Di-tert-butylurea; N,N'-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)urea; Di-tert-butylurea; Urea, N,N'-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; Urea, 1,3-di-tert-butyl-; tert-Butylurea, N,N'-di-; DTBU; 1,3-Di-tert-butyl-urea
EINECS	226-247-1

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Di(tert-Butyl)Urea is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

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 the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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