1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

CAS NO.：16079-88-2
Empirical Formula: C5H6BrClN2O2
Molecular Weight: 241.47
MDL number: MFCD00037350
EINECS: 240-230-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-25 16:21:11

What is 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin?

Chemical properties

slightly yellow crystalline powder

The Uses of 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

Agricultural chemical.

Hazard

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin con- tact.

Contact allergens

This chlorinated and brominated product is employed in agriculture as a fungicide, for wood preservation. When used to sanitize pools and spas, releasing both chlorine and bromine derivatives, it can induce irritant or allergic contact dermatitis.

Properties of 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

Melting point:	159-163 °C
Boiling point:	232.7±23.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.91±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka	-3.44±0.40(Predicted)
color	White
Stability:	Stable, but contact with combustible material may lead to fire. Incompatible with acids, organic materials, finely powdered metals.
CAS DataBase Reference	16079-88-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione (16079-88-2)

Safety information for 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.