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1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, 98%

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CAS: 118-52-5 | C5H6Cl2N2O2 | 197.015 g/mol

Dantoin(R) DCDMH is an industrial bleaching agent based on dimethyl hydantoin. This product finds application wherever solid bleach is desired. It is used as a mild chlorinating agent in organic synthesis.It is also used as a sanitizer in swimming pools, laundries restaurants, cutting oils and pharmaceutical industry as a general cleaner. Other uses include it is been used as a preventer and catalyst in polymer industry, used to emboss or texturize resinous sheet preparations.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Dantoin(R) DCDMH is an industrial bleaching agent based on dimethyl hydantoin. This product finds application wherever solid bleach is desired. It is used as a mild chlorinating agent in organic synthesis.It is also used as a sanitizer in swimming pools, laundries restaurants, cutting oils and pharmaceutical industry as a general cleaner. Other uses include it is been used as a preventer and catalyst in polymer industry, used to emboss or texturize resinous sheet preparations.

Solubility
Soluble in water 0.21 g/100 mL (25°C).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with reducing agents, acids, strong bases, organic materials, powdered metals. Moisture, light, air sensitive. Stable, but a strong oxidizer.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 118-52-5
Molecular Formula C5H6Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 197.015
MDL Number MFCD00003190
InChI Key KEQGZUUPPQEDPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, dantoin, dactin, daktin, dichlorantin, omchlor, halane, hydan, hydantoin, dichlorodimethyl, hydan antiseptic
PubChem CID 8360
IUPAC Name 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
SMILES CC1(C(=O)N(C(=O)N1Cl)Cl)C

Specifications

Melting Point 130°C to 134°C
Density 1.5
Flash Point 174°C (345°F)
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN1479
Beilstein 146013
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,3065
Solubility Information Soluble in water 0.21g/100 mL (25°C).
Formula Weight 197.02
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
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Hazard Category H272-H302-H314-H317
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H272-H301-H314-H318
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 204-258-7
RTECSNumber MU0700000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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