N-(n-Butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) is a highly effective urea inhibitor, primarily used in the agricultural industry to prevent the premature hydrolysis of urea fertilizers. By inhibiting the breakdown of urea, NBPT ensures that the nutrient is released gradually into the soil, maximizing its availability to plants.
N-(n-Butyl)thiophosphoric triamide, or NBPT, is an organophosphorus compound with the chemical formula C4H14N3PS. Its molecular structure features a central phosphorus atom bonded to three nitrogen atoms and one sulfur atom. The butyl group (C4H9) is attached to one of the nitrogen atoms.