Thiourea
Physical and chemical properties
CAS No.: 62-56-6
Synonym: Thiocarbamide
Appearance: White crystal powder
Molecular formula: CH4N₂S
Molecular weight：76.12
Specification
Item | Standard |
Purity (%) | ≥ 99.0 |
Loss after heated (%) | ≤ 0.4 |
Ash content(%) | ≤ 0.1 |
Sulforhodanide(CNS) (%) | ≤ 0.02 |
Applications:
(1) Laboratory/Biochemistry: Used as a protein solubilizer in two-dimensional electrophoresis.
(2) Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of drugs such as sulfathiazole and methionine.
(3) Rubber Industry: Used as a vulcanization accelerator.
(4) Mining Industry: Used as a flotation agent for metal ores.
(5) Oxidation Product: Reacts with hydrogen peroxide to produce thiourea dioxide, which is used as a reducing agent in fabric bleaching.
(6) Chemical Analysis: Employed as an analytical reagent for the precipitation and determination of metal ions such as bismuth, osmium, selenium, and lead.
(7) Other Applications: Also used as a metal antirust agent, electroplating additive, photographic developer, synthetic resin coating, fungicide, fertilizer, etc.
Packages
● 25Kg plastic woven bags
● 50Kg fiber drums
● 500Kg FIBCs
Storage
Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse away from sources of ignition and heat. Keep the container tightly sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidizers, acids, and food chemicals, and avoid mixing with them during storage.
