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5-Methylhydantoin

Synonym(s):5-Methyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione

5-Methylhydantoin Structural

What is 5-Methylhydantoin?

Chemical properties

White Crystalline Solid

The Uses of 5-Methylhydantoin

5-Methylhydantoin is a derivative of Hydantoin (H675000), a heterocyclic compound used to synthesis various pharmaceutical goods including anticonvulsants such as fosphenytoin (F728900).

The Uses of 5-Methylhydantoin

5-Methylhydantoin is usede as a reactant for preparation of N-chlorohydantoin, Mitsunobu reaction, Pseudomonas putida strain allowing conversion into L-amino acids, D-hydantoinase from Agrobacteria tumefaceins and enzymatic racemization.

Definition

ChEBI: 5-methylimidazolidine-2,4-dione is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione.

Properties of 5-Methylhydantoin

Melting point: 148-152 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 213.59°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.3565 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4487 (estimate)
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 8.91±0.10(Predicted)
color  White
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water.
BRN  81081
CAS DataBase Reference 616-03-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 5-methyl-(616-03-5)

Safety information for 5-Methylhydantoin

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
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.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 5-Methylhydantoin

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