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InventoryRef 8521415/10/2010

DIMETHYLOL UREA

1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea

DIMETHYLOL UREA is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 140-95-4

CAS 140-95-4PubChem CID 8827

Carbamol

Oxymethurea is a member of ureas. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea

Molecular formula: C3H8N2O3
Molecular weight: 120.11 g/mol
Exact mass: 120.05349212 Da
XLogP3: -1.8
Topological polar surface area: 81.6 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

N,N'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)ureaRefChem:857848DimethylolureaOxymethureaN,N'-DimethylolureaMethuralProtesine DMU1,3-Dimethylolurea

16 more reported names

Urea, N,N'-bis(hydroxymethyl)-MeturalFinish ENKnittex ASLUreol PCSI PasteCauriteUrofixKaurit SPermafresh 477Papirol J 001N,N'-DihydroxymethylureaDimethanol ureaDIMETHYLOL UREA1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)harnstoffUrea, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:134755
ChEMBL:CHEMBL3185052
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID6025141
PubMed:22730900
PubMed:20067232
PubMed:11815252

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIMETHYLOL UREA

INCI name

DIMETHYLOL UREA

Description

1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 85214
Imported identity: DIMETHYLOL UREA
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for DIMETHYLOL UREA

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Key data

CAS

140-95-4

205-444-0

Restriction

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Function

ANTIMICROBIAL: Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#9041 · DIMETHYLOL UREA

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How DIMETHYLOL UREA appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMETHYLOL UREA as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIMETHYLOL UREA is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIMETHYLOL UREA is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIMETHYLOL UREA carries the following function designation(s):

ANTIMICROBIAL

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Source note for DIMETHYLOL UREA

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIMETHYLOL UREA from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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