Description

Glycoluril is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound, also known as acetyleneurea, valued for its role as a key building block in high-performance polymer synthesis. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to form stable, cross-linked networks, imparting enhanced durability and thermal properties to final materials. This makes it an essential raw material for manufacturers in the resin, coating, and specialty chemical industries seeking to improve product performance.

Application

• Amino Resin Crosslinker: A fundamental component in the production of high-quality, thermosetting amino resins like benzoguanamine and glycoluril-formaldehyde resins.
• Powder Coatings: Used to synthesize crosslinking agents for powder coatings, enhancing flow, finish, and corrosion resistance.
• Industrial Coatings: Serves as a curing agent in can coatings, coil coatings, and other industrial finishes to improve hardness and chemical resistance.
• Paper & Textile Treatment: Employed in wet-strength resins for paper and as a crosslinker in textile finishing to provide durable press properties.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Acts as a crosslinking monomer to improve the bond strength, heat resistance, and water resistance of adhesives and sealants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds and active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycoluril
CAS No.	496-46-8
Molecular Formula	C4H6N4O2
Molecular Weight	142.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetyleneurea; 2,4,6,8-Tetraazabicyclo[3.3.0]octane-3,7-dione; Glycoluril; Tetrahydroimidazo[4,5-d]imidazole-2,5(1H,3H)-dione; Urea, acetylene-; 1,3-Diazinane-2,4,6-trione, hexahydro-2,5-imidazo[4,5-d]imidazole; N,N'-Ethylenediurea
EINECS	207-837-1

Quality Control

Our Glycoluril is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for our industrial partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	> 300 °C (decomposes)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.