2-Hydroxyethylurea CAS 2078-71-9
β -hydroxyethyl urea is an organic compound with a CAS number of 2078-71-9, also known as 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)urea. Due to the presence of both hydroxyl groups (-OH) and urea groups (-NH-CO-NH-) in its molecular structure, it possesses multiple functional characteristics and has significant application advantages in the fields of cosmetics, medicine, and industry.
Hydroxyethyl urea is an organic compound with both moisturizing and gentle properties. Its core applications are mainly in the field of cosmetics and skin care, such as hydroxyethyl urea for hair and hydroxyethyl urea for skin, and it is also used in some industrial scenarios.
| Item | Standard |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| CAS | 2078-71-9 |
| Product name | 2-Hydroxyethylurea |
| Application | Personal Care |
Hydroxyethyl urea in cosmetics: : 2-Hydroxyethylurea is an excellent moisturizer that can penetrate into the stratum corneum, increase skin moisture content, relieve dryness, fill fine lines, enhance skin elasticity, and provide a smooth application sensation. hydroxyethylurea does not cause stickiness or greasiness in skin care products. 2-Hydroxyethylurea can be widely used in skin care products, bath products, sunscreen products, cosmetics, hair care products, etc., with a general usage rate of 2% to 5%.
In the pharmaceutical field: 1-Ethanolurea can be used as an antibacterial intermediate for the synthesis of related drugs.
Other fields: 2-hydroxyethylurea can be used in the food industry as a preservative, leavening agent, leavening agent, thickener and humectant, etc. It can also be used as an additive for industrial raw materials such as coatings, adhesives, plastics, dyes and cellulose, improving the performance of materials.
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