N-Nitroso-N-propyl Urea (contains 40 percent Water, ~2 percent Acetic Acid)

• CAT Number: R000963
• CAS Number: 816-57-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H9N3O2
• Molecular Weight: 131.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Nitroso-1-propylurea; 1-Propyl-1-nitrosourea; 1-n-Propyl-1-nitrosourea; N-(n-Propyl)-N-nitrosourea; N-Nitroso-N-propylurea; N-Propyl-N-nitrosourea; NPU; NSC 46792
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-nitroso-1-propylurea
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9N3O2/c1-2-3-7(6-9)4(5)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H2,5,8)
• InChIKey: YGGSSUISOYLCBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCN(C(=O)N)N=O

N-Nitroso-N-propyl urea (Cat No.:R000963) is a chemical compound. It is a white to light yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and organic solvents. NPU is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of nitrosoureas, which have anticancer properties. The compound is known to contain approximately 40% water and around 2% acetic acid. The presence of water and acetic acid can affect the reactivity and stability of NPU, making it important to consider these impurities in its use and storage.