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1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

SKU 90037773 CAS 118-52-5 Available on enquiry

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1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin is a halogenating agent and disinfectant used primarily for water treatment and industrial sanitization. This chemical is identified by CAS number 118-52-5 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90037773
CAS Number
118-52-5
IUPAC Name
1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
EC Number
204-258-7
Exact Mass
195.9806
SMILES
CC1(C(=O)N(C(=O)N1Cl)Cl)C
InChIKey
KEQGZUUPPQEDPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H6Cl2N2O2/c1-5(2)3(10)8(6)4(11)9(5)7/h1-2H3
PubChem CID
8360

Synonyms

  • 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
  • Dactin
  • Daktin
  • Dantoin
  • Dichlorantin
  • Halane
  • Hydan
  • Hydan (antiseptic)
  • Hydantoin, dichlorodimethyl-
  • Omchlor

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
White powder
Odour
Chlorine-like odor
Melting Point
132 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.000024 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 8360 (HSDB, Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

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

It is primarily used as a halogenating agent and a disinfectant in industrial water treatment and swimming pool sanitation.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula is C5H6Cl2N2O2 and the molecular weight is 197.02 g/mol.

How should 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances and moisture.

What grade of this product is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current available grades and specifications for this product.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin in bulk quantities tailored to your specific requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Related products

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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