1-Hydroxymethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

CAS NO.：116-25-6
Empirical Formula: C6H10N2O3
Molecular Weight: 158.16
MDL number: MFCD00020866
EINECS: 204-132-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:08

What is 1-Hydroxymethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin?

Chemical properties

white powder

The Uses of 1-Hydroxymethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

1-Hydroxymethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin is used as chelator for light-sensitive pharmaceutical drug, and as raw material of water-soluble polymers. It also can be used as a soluble inhibitor for proteins. It is used as an adjuvant in the bleaching of food-contact recycled paper and board used in food packaging.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione substituted by a hydroxymethyl group at position 1 and two methyl groups at position 5. It is approved by the FDA for use as an adjuvant in the bleaching of recycled paper and board used in food packaging, and is also a decomposition product of DMDM hydantoin, a preservative and antimicrobial agent used in cosmetics and personal care products. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent. It is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione and a hemiaminal.

Properties of 1-Hydroxymethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

Melting point:	104-106°C
Density	1.257±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
solubility	DMSO (Heated), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
pka	8.28±0.10(Predicted)
color	White to Off-White
Water Solubility	Freely soluble in water.
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
Merck	14,4831
BRN	139160
CAS DataBase Reference	116-25-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-(Hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (116-25-6)

Safety information for 1-Hydroxymethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.