Description

1,3,8-Trimethylallantoin is a methylated derivative of allantoin, a compound valued for its skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties. This specific derivative offers enhanced stability and solubility, making it a versatile ingredient for advanced formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries for its efficacy in skin repair and protection products.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Used as a key active ingredient in moisturizing creams, lotions, anti-aging serums, and after-sun products for its skin-soothing and barrier-repair functions.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Incorporated into ointments, gels, and creams designed for wound healing, treatment of dry skin conditions, and post-procedure skin recovery.
• Hair Care Products: Added to shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments to improve hair manageability, provide conditioning benefits, and soothe the scalp.
• High-End Skincare: A premium ingredient in professional skincare lines targeting skin hydration, elasticity, and the reduction of irritation.
• Sun Care Products: Utilized in sunscreen and after-sun formulations to help counteract skin dryness and damage caused by UV exposure.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or intermediate in the synthesis and study of other allantoin derivatives and related bioactive molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,8-Trimethylallantoin
CAS No.	98095-77-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10N4O3
Molecular Weight	186.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,8-Trimethyl-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone; N1,N3,N8-Trimethylallantoin; Trimethylallantoin; Allantoin, 1,3,8-trimethyl-; 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone, 1,3,8-trimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,8-Trimethylallantoin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Each lot is tested against rigorous in-house specifications, which may include identity, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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