DMDM Hydantoin

Name: DMDM Hydantoin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050307

About DMDM Hydantoin

Listed under CAS 6440-58-0, DMDM Hydantoin is a process intermediate or related compound of Ascorbic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C7H12N2O4, molecular weight 188.18 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione. Alternative names: 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin and 1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Ascorbic acid, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Ascorbic acid.

Ascorbic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DMDM Hydantoin
Catalogue No.	VQ-050307
CAS Number	6440-58-0
IUPAC name	1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₂N₂O₄
Molecular weight	188.18 g/mol
Exact mass	188.0797
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	WSDISUOETYTPRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1(C(=O)N(C(=O)N1CO)CO)C
PubChem CID	22947

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	81.1 Å²
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, 1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, Dantoin-DMDMH, Glycoserve-DMDMH, Dantoin dmdmh 55, Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, Dmdmh 55, 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-, 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, 1,3-Di(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, Hydantoin, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-, Dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of DMDM Hydantoin?

The CAS Registry Number of DMDM Hydantoin is 6440-58-0. It is also known as 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, 1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, Dantoin-DMDMH.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DMDM Hydantoin?

DMDM Hydantoin has the molecular formula C7H12N2O4 and a molecular weight of 188.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione.

What is DMDM Hydantoin used for?

DMDM Hydantoin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ascorbic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of DMDM Hydantoin can I order?

We supply DMDM Hydantoin, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with DMDM Hydantoin?

Yes. Every lot of DMDM Hydantoin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can DMDM Hydantoin be shipped internationally?

Yes. DMDM Hydantoin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.