CH₄N₂OCH4N2O60.0600 g·mol⁻¹
Molar mass60.060 g·mol⁻¹calc 60.056 • Atomic weights: CIAAW 2021 (conventional atomic weights)
FormulaCH₄N₂OCH4N2O
Classorganic • covalentsolid
| Element | Count | Mass (g/mol) | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 12.011 | 20.00% |
| H | 4 | 4.032 | 6.71% |
| N | 2 | 28.014 | 46.65% |
| O | 1 | 15.999 | 26.64% |
Physical properties
- State at STP
- solid
- Density
- 1.32 g·cm⁻³ (solid at 20 °C, 1 atm)
- Melting point
- 406 K (decomposes)
- Boiling point
- —
Structure & bonding
(NH2)2CO — carbonyl flanked by two amide groups with resonance.
Occurrence & preparation
Mammalian metabolism product; industrially from NH3 + CO2.
Uses
- Fertilizer
- Feed supplement
Safety
Low toxicity; dust irritates.
Consult current SDS. — consult current SDS before handling.