Phenylacetylurea

Description

Phenylacetylurea · CAS 63-98-9 · C9H10N2O2. UNII PAI7J52V09. Melting Point: 215; Melting Point: 212-216 °C; Melting Point: 215 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	63-98-9
PubChem CID	4753
Molecular formula	C9H10N2O2
IUPAC name	N-carbamoyl-2-phenylacetamide
UNII (FDA)	PAI7J52V09

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	178.19
XLogP3	0.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	178.074227566
Monoisotopic Mass	178.074227566
Topological Polar Surface Area	72.2
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	215
Melting Point	212-216 °C
Melting Point	215 °C
Solubility	10.2
Solubility	1.06e+00 g/L
LogP	0.87
LogP	Log Kow = 0.87
LogP	0.8
LogP	0.66

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• CRYSTALS FROM ALCOHOL
• WHITE TO PRACTICALLY WHITE, FINE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER
• WHITE TO CREAMY WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID
• ODORLESS, OR PRACTICALLY SO
• TASTELESS

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Used to control certain seizures in the treatment of epilepsy.
• Cosmetics product ingredient: Phenacemide
• Reason for Listing: Known to cause reproductive toxicity and listed under Health and Safety Code section 25249.8 of the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Prop 65)
• Potential Health Impacts: Developmental Toxicity
• PREPD BY ACTION OF AQ NH3 ON PHENACETYLURETHAN: BASTERFIELD, GREIG, CAN J RES 8, 454 (1933); OF PHENACETYL CHLORIDE ON UREA: SPIELMAN ET AL, J AM CHEM SOC 70, 4189 (1948).
• Phenacemide (Class: Other Substances, Added Date: 10-1998)

Synonyms

phenacemide; 63-98-9; Phenurone; Phenylacetylurea; Phenacetylurea; Cetylureum; Phacetur; Phenuron; Epiclase; Fenacemid; Phenacalum; Phenacetur; Phenicarb; Phetylureum; Phenacetylcarbamide; Acetylureum

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Phenylacetylurea?

CAS 63-98-9; molecular formula C9H10N2O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Phenylacetylurea known by?

phenacemide, 63-98-9, Phenurone, Phenylacetylurea, Phenacetylurea, Cetylureum.

Is Phenylacetylurea classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302.

What are the key physical properties of Phenylacetylurea?

Melting Point: 215; Melting Point: 212-216 °C; Melting Point: 215 °C; Solubility: 10.2.

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