Dimethyl Isosorbide is a dimethyl ether of an anhydride of an isomer of sorbitol. It can be synthetic or plant-derived and is considered safe and non-irritating. DMI is used in products such as creams, lotions, sprays, sunless tanners, facial and eye-zone treatments, skin serums, anti-acne formulations, and make-up removers.
MedKoo Cat#: 150143
Name: Dimethyl Isosorbide
CAS#: 5306-85-4
Chemical Formula: C8H14O4
Exact Mass: 174.0890
Molecular Weight: 174.20
Elemental Analysis: C, 55.16; H, 8.10; O, 36.74
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 174.20 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
