Description

1,1-Dipropylurea is a symmetrical urea derivative characterized by two propyl groups attached to the same nitrogen atom. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing more complex nitrogen-containing compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring urea-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the urea moiety is a critical functional group.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research for constructing heterocycles, polymers, and other specialty chemicals via reactions at the urea carbonyl or nitrogen atoms.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a standard or reagent in methodological studies and catalysis research involving urea derivatives.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in the creation of novel polymers, coatings, or supramolecular assemblies due to its hydrogen-bonding capability.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dipropylurea
CAS No.	619-35-2
Molecular Formula	C7H16N2O
Molecular Weight	144.22 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dipropylurea; Urea, N,N-dipropyl-; 1,1-Di-n-propylurea; Dipropylurea; N,N-Di-n-propylurea; NSC 404087; UNII-9F4J8S3A4I
EINECS	210-591-2

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dipropylurea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the high-purity requirements of research and industrial synthesis.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

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	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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