Dimethylene triurea explained

Dimethylene triurea (DMTU) is the organic compound with the formula (H2NC(O)NHCH2NH)2CO. It is a white water-soluble solid. The compound is formed by the condensation of formaldehyde with urea. Both branched and linear isomers exist.

Applications

DMTU is an intermediate in the production of urea-formaldehyde resins.[1]

Together with methylene diurea, DMTU is a component of some controlled-release fertilizers.

References

  1. 10.1002/mrc.4044. Quantitative and qualitative1H, 13C, and15N NMR spectroscopic investigation of the urea-formaldehyde resin synthesis. 2014. Steinhof. Oliver. Kibrik. Éléonore J.. Scherr. Günter. Hasse. Hans. Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry. 52. 4. 138–162. 24496721. 1457586.

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