DMDM Hydantoin is a chemical compound,  preservative and antibacterial.

The name defines the structure of the molecule

• "DMDM" is an acronym derived from the chemical structure of the compound, specifically "Dimethylol Dimethyl".
• "Hydantoin" is an organic compound derived from urea. It has a cyclic structure and can act as a preservative.

Description of raw materials used in production

• Dimethylolurea - A chemical used as a starting point in the production of DMDM Hydantoin.
• Formaldehyde - A chemical used to derivatize dimethylolurea to form DMDM Hydantoin.

Step-by-step summary of industrial chemical synthesis process.

• Combination of Reagents - Dimethylolurea and formaldehyde are combined in a reactor under controlled conditions.
• Heating - The mixture is heated to facilitate the reaction between dimethylolurea and formaldehyde.
• Monitoring the Reaction - The formation of DMDM Hydantoin is monitored through various techniques like chromatography.
• Purification - Once the reaction is complete, the product is purified to remove any impurities and unreacted substances.
• Drying - Moisture is removed from the product.
• Quality Control - The final product undergoes various quality checks to ensure it meets specifications.

It is used in:

• cosmetics
• personal care products
• industry: cutting oils

In the course of the studies and the use of this product, it was discovered that it releases formaldehyde

Cosmetics

Preservative. Any product containing organic, inorganic compounds, water, needs to be preserved from microbial contamination. Preservatives act against the development of harmful microorganisms and against oxidation of the product.

(DMDM Hydantoin and formaldehyde )

so that in all the products that use it the chemical risk must be indicated.

DMDM Hydantoin studies

Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂N₂O₄

Molecular Weight: 188.183 g/mol

UNII: BYR0546TOW

CAS: 6440-58-0

EC Number: 229-222-8

Synonyms:

• 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
• Dmdmh
• Glydant
• Dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin
• 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-
• 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
• 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin
• bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
• Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
• 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione
• SCHEMBL69185
• 1,3-Di(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
• AK114999
• dimethylol dimethyl hydantoin
• 1,3-Dihydroxylmethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
• Hydantoin, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-
• W-104844
• 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-diazolidine-2,4-dione
• 1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
• 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
• Dantoin-DMDMH
• Glycoserve-DMDMH
• Dantoin dmdmh 55
• Dmdmh 55
• Caswell No. 273AB
• Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
• dimethyloldimethylhydantoin