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DMDM Hydantoin

DMDM Hydantoin

CAS Number: 6440-58-0

Molecular Formula: C7H12N2O4

Antimicrobial agentOrmaldehyde-releasing preservative

About DMDM Hydantoin

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
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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
melting_point
90 °C /OECD Guideline 102/
boiling_point
198-200 °C, decomposes with boiling
solubility
In water, 77.3 g/100 cc
density
0.4 g/cu cm at 21 °C /OECD Guideline 109/
logP
log Kow = -2.9
  1. 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
  2. DMDM hydantoin
  3. 6440-58-0
  4. 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
  5. DMDM Hydantoin

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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