5,5-Dimethylhydantoin is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione.
Solubility Very soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform; soluble in DMSO
Formula
C5H8N2O2
Mol. Weight
128.13
CAS #
77-71-4
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Conditions Hair
Controls Viscosity
Softens and detangles hair
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic preservative compound developed in the 20th century for cosmetic antimicrobial purposes. Formulated to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products as an alternative to traditional preservation methods.