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Molar mass of Urea

The molecular formula of Urea is CH4N2O, giving a molar mass of 60.056 g/mol.

Molar mass
60.056g/mol

Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).

Formula
CH4N2O
Category
Cosmetic Actives
Atoms per molecule
8

Urea conversions

Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 60.056 g/mol.

1 mmol60.056 mg
1 g16.6511 mmol
1 M60.056 g/L

About Urea

The first organic compound synthesised from inorganic starting materials, by Wöhler in 1828, which shattered the vital-force theory. In cosmetics it is a keratolytic humectant for dry skin, and in the body it is the principal nitrogenous waste excreted by the kidneys.

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