Description

Ethyl Ureidoacetate is a versatile organic building block and intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, containing both ureido and ester groups, which enables its use in constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic structures like imidazoles and pyrimidines.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its ureido moiety is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Peptide Mimetics & Linkers: Serves as a building block for creating peptide analogs and bioconjugation linkers in medicinal chemistry and biochemical research.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, imparting specific functional groups to the polymer chain.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the ureidoacetate functional group into target molecules across various research and development projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Ureidoacetate
CAS No.	6293-20-5
Molecular Formula	C5H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	146.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (Aminocarbonylamino)acetate; Ethyl [(Aminocarbonyl)amino]acetate; Ureidoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; N-Carbamoylglycine Ethyl Ester; Glycine, N-carbamoyl-, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, (ureido)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-ureidoacetate; N-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)urea
EINECS	228-540-4

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Ureidoacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics to meet your specific requirements.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize 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	108 - 112 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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