5-Methylhydantoin
CAS Number616-03-5
FormulaC4H6N2O2
Mol. Weight114.10 g/mol
5-Methylhydantoin
What is 5-Methylhydantoin?
5-Methylhydantoin is a chemical compound with CAS number 616-03-5 and molecular formula C4H6N2O2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reactant for:
Preparation of N-chlorohydantoins1
The Mitsunobu reaction2
Pseudomonas putida strain allowing conversion into L-amino acids3
D-hydantoinase from Agrobacteria tumefaceins4
Eznymatic racemization5
Specifications
Molecular Weight
114.10 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
148-152 °C(lit.)
WGK Germany
3