N,N'-Dimethylurea → 4,5-Dihydroxy-1,3-dimethylimidazolidin-2-one

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Dimethylurea (2-moles, 176 parts) and glyoxal (2 moles, 290 parts of 40% aqueous solution) are mixed and the pH adjusted to 7 with sodium hydroxide. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for several hours and the resulting white solid is filtered, washed with methanol and dried. White crystals, melting point 140° C. are obtained in fine yield.

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