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

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only