08582

Urea solution

suitable for microbiology, 40% in H₂O

• Synonym(s): Carbamide, Carbonyldiamide
• Linear Formula: NH₂CONH₂
• CAS Number: 57-13-6
• Molecular Weight: 60.06
• Beilstein: 635724
• MDL number: MFCD00008022
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748614
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• Agency: according to ISO 6579-1:2017
• Quality Level: 200
• form: liquid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• concentration: 40% in H₂O
• application(s): clinical testing; environmental; food and beverages; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: Proteus spp.
• SMILES string: NC(N)=O
• InChI: 1S/CH4N2O/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2,3,4)
• InChI key: XSQUKJJJFZCRTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Filter sterilized urea solution recommended for detection of urease activity.

Application

for detection and enumeration of coliform organisms from chlorinated water by membrane filter technique

Components

(per vial, sufficient for 100 mL medium):
Urea 2.0 g, Distilled water 5.0 ml

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves