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DMDM Hydantoin

DMDM Hydantoin

CAS Number: 6440-58-0

Molecular Formula: C7H12N2O4

Antimicrobial agentOrmaldehyde-releasing preservative

About the product

DMDM Hydantoin is a formaldehyde-releasing antimicrobial agent widely used in personal care products to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. It is particularly effective in aqueous and rinse-off formulations such as shampoos and skin creams. Also known as Dimethylol dimethyl hydantoin and Glydant by speciality chemical...

Synonyms

  • 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
  • DMDM hydantoin
  • 6440-58-0
  • 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
  • DMDM Hydantoin

DMDM Hydantoin Specifications

CAS Number
6440-58-0
Molecular Formula
C7H12N2O4
IUPAC Name
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
Canonical SMILES
CC1(C(=O)N(C(=O)N1CO)CO)C
InChI Key
WSDISUOETYTPRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C7H12N2O4/c1-7(2)5(12)8(3-10)6(13)9(7)4-11/h10-11H,3-4H2,1-2H3
PubChem CID
22947
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