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Lab Pro UREA ACS 1lb.

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SKU: ZU0065-450
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Description
  • Chemical Name
    Urea
  • Grade
    ACS Reagent
  • Assay
    99.0–100.5%
  • Form
    Solid
  • Water Solubility
    480 g/L at 20 °C

Description

What is Lab Pro Urea ACS?

Lab Pro Urea ACS is a high-purity organic compound supplied as a solid and manufactured to meet ACS reagent grade specifications. Urea is a colorless, odorless compound that is highly soluble in water and widely used in laboratory, biochemical, and industrial applications.

Urea is commonly used for protein denaturation and solubilization, preparation of analytical standards, and biochemical research applications. It also plays an important role in nitrogen metabolism studies and chemical manufacturing processes.

Key Features

  • ACS reagent grade
  • Assay: 99.0–100.5%
  • Low heavy metal content (≤0.001% by ICP-OES)
  • Solid form
  • High water solubility

Common Applications

  • Protein denaturation and solubilization
  • Renaturation of proteins from denatured samples
  • Preparation of standards for urea synthesis measurement
  • Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) assay standards
  • Adjustment of urea nitrogen concentration in laboratory studies
  • Chemical manufacturing and research applications

Packaging Details

  • Package Size: 1 lb
  • Physical State: Solid

Storage & Handling

  • Store under appropriate laboratory conditions
  • Handle in accordance with standard laboratory safety practices

Standards and Certifications

  • Lab Pro CofA
  • Lab Pro SDS
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Chemical Properties

Chemical Name Urea
Linear Formula NH₂CONH₂
Molecular Formula CH₄N₂O
Molecular Weight 60.06 g/mol
CAS Number 57-13-6
EC Number 200-315-5
MDL Number MFCD00008022
PubChem Substance ID 24900652
InChI Key XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES NC(N)=O

Physical & Analytical Specifications

Form Solid
Color Colorless
Assay 99.0–100.5%
Heavy Metals ≤0.001%
Insoluble Matter ≤0.01%
Ignition Residue ≤0.01%
Melting Point 132–135 °C
Density 1.335 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility 480 g/L in water at 20 °C

Trace Impurities

Chloride (Cl⁻) ≤5 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) ≤0.001%
Iron (Fe) ≤0.001%

 


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What is Lab Pro Urea ACS used for?

Lab Pro Urea ACS is commonly used in laboratory and biochemical applications such as protein denaturation, solubilization, and renaturation studies. It is also used to prepare analytical standards, support research on nitrogen metabolism, and serve as a reagent in chemical manufacturing workflows.

Why is urea effective for protein denaturation?

Urea disrupts hydrogen bonding and weak non-covalent interactions in proteins, causing them to unfold. This makes it valuable for studying protein structure, refolding experiments, and solubilizing aggregated or insoluble proteins during biochemical analysis.

Is Lab Pro Urea ACS water-soluble?

Yes. Lab Pro Urea ACS is highly water-soluble and dissolves readily at room temperature. This property enables easy preparation of concentrated solutions for protein chemistry, analytical assays, and laboratory research without precipitation issues.

What purity level does this urea meet?

This product meets ACS reagent-grade specifications, with an assay range of 99.0–100.5%. It also features very low heavy metal content, making it suitable for sensitive laboratory, analytical, and biochemical applications requiring high chemical purity.

How should Lab Pro Urea ACS be stored and handled?

Urea should be stored under standard laboratory conditions in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture uptake. Handle using appropriate laboratory safety practices, including gloves and eye protection, to ensure safe and contamination-free use.