Urea
| Definition: |
A compound formed in the liver from ammonia produced by the deamination of amino acids. It is the principal end product of protein catabolism and constitutes about one half of the total urinary solids. |
| Also Called: |
Carmol,Basodexan |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
57-13-6 |
Urea Categories.
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Biureas |
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Biuret - Used as feed supplement for sheep and cattle since it is a good non-protein nitrogen source. In strongly alkaline solution biuret gives a violet color with copper sulfate. |
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Bromisovalum - A sedative and mild hypnotic with potentially toxic effects. |
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Hydroxyurea - An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. |
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Methylurea Compounds - Urea compounds which are substituted with one or more methyl groups. |
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Phenylurea Compounds |
Urea Definitions and Terms
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