Urea is an organic compound of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen, with the formula CON2H4 or (NH2)2CO and the structure shown right: Urea is also known as carbamide, especially in the recommended International Non-proprietry Names (rINN)in use in Europe e.g. the medicinal coumpound hydroxyurea (old British Approved Name) is now hydroxycarbamide.

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... UREA (Aquacare®, Carmol®) is commonly used to moisturize dry skin. At high doses (40%) urea can be used to dissolve and remove diseased nails without surgery. Urea is available in many non-prescription skin care products. ...
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Urea General Systematic name Diaminomethanal Other names  ? ...
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