Carboxamide
The main nitrogenous excretion of most animals. It has the distinction of being the first organic compound to have been made in a laboratory (1828). Urea is used in the manufacture of ammonia and carbon dioxide.
- Symbol
- NH2CONH2
- Also known as
- Urea
See also: Urea Cycle, Urea Formaldehyde, Urine.
Subjects: Chemistry