Ethylene diurea

Ethylene diurea
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
N,N′′-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)diurea
Other names
Ethanediurea; 1,1′-Ethylenebisurea
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.015.856
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H10N4O2/c5-3(9)7-1-2-8-4(6)10/h1-2H2,(H3,5,7,9)(H3,6,8,10)
    Key: ZUTJDJAXWKOOOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C4H10N4O2/c5-3(9)7-1-2-8-4(6)10/h1-2H2,(H3,5,7,9)(H3,6,8,10)
    Key: ZUTJDJAXWKOOOI-UHFFFAOYAH
  • O=C(NCCNC(=O)N)N
Properties
C4H10N4O2
Molar mass 146.150 g·mol−1
Melting point 192 °C (378 °F; 465 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ethylene diurea (EDU) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2NHCONH2)2. It is a white solid.

The compound has attracted interest as a potential antiozonant for crop protection. With respect to preventing the harmful effects on crops by ozone, EDU appears to either prevent the harmful effects of ozone or it stimulated plant growth. Trees treated with EDU were significantly healthier in both leaf longevity and water use efficiency.

The effectiveness of EDU depends upon several environmental factors.

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