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5,5-Dimethylhydantoin

5,5-Dimethylhydantoin chemical structure
CAS Number77-71-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight128.13 g/mol

What is 5,5-Dimethylhydantoin?

5,5-Dimethylhydantoin is a chemical compound with CAS number 77-71-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant for synthesis of:
• N-chloroheterocyclic antimicrobials1
• β-Amino alcohols as inhibitors of antitubercular target N-acetyltransferase2
• Second-generation selective inhibitors of hepatitis C virus NS3 serine protease3
• Rechargeable biocidal cellulose4
• N-chlorohydantoins5

Reactant for asymmetric chlorolactonization reactions6

Specifications

Molecular Weight

128.13 g/mol

Assay/Purity

97%

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

C5H8N2O2