| Identification | More | [Name]
5,5-Dimethylhydantoin | [CAS]
77-71-4 | [Synonyms]
5,5-DIMETHYL-2,4-DIOXOTETRAHYDROIMIDAZOLE 5,5-DIMETHYL-2,4-IMIDAZOLIDINEDIONE 5,5'-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN 5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN 5,5-Dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione A-UREIDOISOBUTYRIC ACID LACTAM DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN DMH 2,4-Imidazolidinedione,5,5-dimethyl- 4-Imidazolidinedione,5,5-dimethyl-2 5,5-dimethyl-4-imidazolidinedione 5,5-dimethyl-hydantoi 5,5-Dimethyl-imidazolidin-2,4-dion 5,5-Dimethylimidazolidin-2,4-dione Acetonylurea Dantoin DMH dantoindmh DM Hydantoin dmh[qr] dmhydantoin | [EINECS(EC#)]
201-051-3 | [Molecular Formula]
C5H8N2O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00005266 | [Molecular Weight]
128.13 | [MOL File]
77-71-4.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
white to off-white crystals or crystalline powder | [Melting point ]
174-177 °C (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
237.54°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
1.2864 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4730 (estimate) | [Fp ]
193°C | [storage temp. ]
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
H2O: 0.1 g/mL hot, clear
| [form ]
Crystalline Powder or Crystals | [pka]
pKa 8.1 (Uncertain) | [color ]
White to off-white | [Water Solubility ]
soluble | [BRN ]
2827 | [Cosmetics Ingredients Functions]
HAIR CONDITIONING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | [LogP]
-0.480 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
77-71-4(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 5,5-dimethyl-(77-71-4) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
77-71-4(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S22:Do not breathe dust . S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves . S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . | [WGK Germany ]
2
| [RTECS ]
MU0977000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29332100 | [Hazardous Substances Data]
77-71-4(Hazardous Substances Data) | [Toxicity]
LD50 oral in rabbit: 12660mg/kg |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
white to off-white crystals or crystalline powder | [Uses]
5,5-Dimethylhydantoin is part of a group of hydantoin compounds that are being evaluated for their anticonvulsant and central nervous system antitumour properties. | [Definition]
ChEBI: 5,5-Dimethylhydantoin is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione. | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise the hydantoin from EtOH and sublime it in vacuo. [Beilstein 24 III/IV 1097.] |
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