Description

Thiourea is a versatile organosulfur compound with the formula CH4N2S, widely recognized for its role as a precursor and intermediate in chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to act as a source of sulfide ions and as a building block for heterocyclic compounds, making it a critical raw material for numerous industrial processes. Key industries that rely on this product include pharmaceuticals, agriculture, photography, and metal finishing, where it is valued for its reactivity and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various drugs, including sulfathiazole and other sulfonamide-based pharmaceuticals.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Serves as a key component in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Photography & Textile Processing: Acts as a toning agent in photographic development and as a dye auxiliary in textile printing and finishing.
• Metal Plating & Surface Treatment: Employed in electroplating baths for silver, gold, and other metals to improve deposit quality and brightness.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent for producing thiocarbamides, isothiocyanates, and other sulfur-containing compounds.
• Rubber & Polymer Industry: Utilized as an accelerator in vulcanization processes and as a stabilizer in certain polymer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiourea
CAS No.	62-56-6
Molecular Formula	CH4N2S
Molecular Weight	76.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Thiocarbamide; Sulfourea; Isothiourea; 2-Thiopseudourea; Pseudothiourea; Thiocarbonic acid diamide; NCI-C60219; Urea, thio-
EINECS	200-543-5

Quality Control

Our Thiourea is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	171 - 176 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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