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1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin chemical structure
CAS Number118-52-5
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight197.02 g/mol

What is 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin?

1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin is a chemical compound with CAS number 118-52-5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin was used:
• in reaction of chlorination of cytosine base1
• in the synthesis of α-chloroacetophenones2
• as an effective oxidizing agent for the oxidation of urazoles and bis-urazoles to their corresponding triazolinediones3

Specifications

Molecular Weight

197.02 g/mol

Solubility

water: soluble0.21% at 25 °C(lit.)
carbon tetrachloride: freely soluble12.5%(lit.)
chloroform: freely soluble14%(lit.)
methylene chloride: freely soluble30%(lit.)
benzene: freely soluble9.2%(lit.)
chlorinated solvents: freely soluble at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS03GHS03
GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
GHS08GHS08
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H272-H302-H314-H334-H400

Precautionary Statements

P220-P261-P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

132-134 °C(lit.)

EC Number

204-258-7

WGK Germany

3

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Names & Synonyms

118-52-5, C5H6Cl2N2O2