Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1-[1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl]-1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea (CAS: 78491-02-8)?
Answer
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This compound is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for drug development, particularly in the synthesis of antiviral and antifungal agents. It also finds application in chemical synthesis and as a stabilizer in certain formulations.
About
CAS No
78491-02-8
English Name
1-[1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl]-1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea
Molecular Formula
C8H14N4O7
Molecular Weight
278.22 g/mol
SMILES
OCNC(=O)N(CO)C1N(CO)C(=O)N(CO)C1=O
InChIKey
SOROIESOUPGGFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
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