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What is Thiourea?

Thiocarbamide or thiourea is the sulfur derivative of urea or carbamide.

Thiourea is an organosulfur compound with the formula SC(NH2)2. It is structurally similar to urea except that the oxygen atom has been replaced with a sulfur atom, but the properties of urea and thiourea are significantly different. "Thioureas" refer to a broad class of compounds having the general structure (R1R2N)(R3R4N)C=S. Thioureaes are linked to thioamides, for example RC(S)NR2.

What is Thiourea used for?

Thiocarbamide is a reagent widely used in organic synthesis, especially as a precursor of heterocycles. It is mainly used for the textile industry. Its derivatives are called "thiocarbamides" or "thioureas".

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Technical information

Thiocarbamide
Empirical formula CH4N2S
Molar mass (M) 76,12 g/mol
Density (D) 1,405 g/cm³
Melting point (mp) ≤178 °C
ADR 9 III
WGK 3
CAS No. 62-56-6
EG-Nr. 200-543-5
UN-Nr. 3077

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Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautions - prevention

P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection.

Precautions - response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER / doctor if you feel unwell.
P308 + P313 NA (possible) exposure: Get medical attention.
P391 Clean up leaked / spilled substance.