Biurea is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H6N4O2. It is produced in food products containing azodicarbonamide, a common ingredient in bread flour, when they are cooked. Azodicarbonamide, FAO Nutrition Meetings, Report Series No. 40A, B, C Upon exposure, biurea is rapidly eliminated from the body through excretion.
Biurea is produced from urea and hydrazine by transamidation. Its major use is as a chemical intermediate in the production of azodicarbonamide, a common blowing agent.
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External links Biurea, NLM Hazardous Substances Data Bank