Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
51-79-6
Molecular Formula
C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight
89.09
Synonym

Carbamate ethyl; Carbamic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Aminoformate; Ethyl Carbamate; Ethylurethane; Leucethane; O-Ethylurethane; Pracarbamine; Urethan

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Urethane (ethyl carbamate) is an organic compound used primarily as an intermediate in the production of polyurethanes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It also finds applications in resins, coatings, and foams, where it contributes to flexibility, durability, and chemical resistance in polymeric materials.