Description

1-Nitroso-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-3-Ethylurea is a specialized organic compound featuring both nitroso and urea functional groups, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure is critical for applications requiring controlled nitrosation and alkylation reactions, offering chemists a precise tool for building complex molecular architectures. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring nitroso-urea moieties for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where its functional groups contribute to specific modes of action.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the N-nitroso group into target molecules under controlled conditions in custom synthesis projects.
• Polymer Chemistry: Investigated as a potential monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical properties.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying nitrosation kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and as a model compound in methodological development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Nitroso-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-3-Ethylurea
CAS No.	96724-45-7
Molecular Formula	C5H11N3O3
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Nitroso-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N'-ethylurea; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-nitroso-3-ethylurea; N-Ethyl-N'-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-nitrosourea; 3-Ethyl-1-nitroso-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)urea; N-Nitroso-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-ethylurea; Urea, N-ethyl-N'-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-nitroso-; Urea, 1-nitroso-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-ethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Nitroso-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-3-Ethylurea is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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