Tetramethylurea
N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-urea; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-urea; Tetramethyl-urea; NSC 91488; TMU; Temur; Tetramethylcarbamide
Tetramethylurea is an excellent solvent for organic substances, in particular aromatic compounds.
Synonyms
N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-urea; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-urea; Tetramethyl-urea; NSC 91488; TMU; Temur; Tetramethylcarbamide
Molecular Formula
C₅H₁₂N₂O
Density
0.968g/ml at 20°C
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.451
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.