2-Imidazolidinone hemihydrate is used as a scavenger for formaldehyde. It is utilized for removal of formaldehyde from leather, rubber and textile coating. It is also used as a raw material for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients like azlocillin sodium.
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Applications2-Imidazolidinone hemihydrate is used as a scavenger for formaldehyde. It is utilized for removal of formaldehyde from leather, rubber and textile coating. It is also used as a raw material for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients like azlocillin sodium.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesHygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.