Product Details
Category
Cosmetic Preservatives
Molecular Formula
C8H14N4O7
Synonyms
Diazolidinylurea;
Product Description
Diazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics. It is chemically related to imidazolidinyl urea which is used in the same way. Diazolidinyl urea acts as a formaldehyde releaser.It is used in many cosmetics, skin care products, shampoos and conditioners, as well as a wide range of products including bubble baths, baby wipes and household detergents. Diazolidinyl urea is found in the commercially available preservative Germaben.Commercial diazolidinyl urea is a mixture of different formaldehyde addition products including polymers.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
278.219
InChI Key
SOROIESOUPGGFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OCNC(=O)N(CO)C1N(CO)C(=O)N(CO)C1=O
InChI
1S/C8H14N4O7/c13-1-9-7(18)10(2-14)5-6(17)12(4-16)8(19)11(5)3-15/h5,13-16H,1-4H2,(H,9,18)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.