7072-23-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-BROMO-5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN
• Synonyms: 1-BROMO-5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN
• CAS NO: 7072-23-3
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₇BrN₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 207.03
• Mol File: 7072-23-3.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.702±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 6.16±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-BROMO-5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-BROMO-5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN(7072-23-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-BROMO-5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN(7072-23-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 7072-23-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Class

Hydantoins

Appearance

White, crystalline solid

Uses

a. Brominating agent in chemical reactions
b. Biocidal agent in water treatment (control of bacteria and algae)
c. Synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
d. Production of flame retardants, polymers, and other materials

Safety Precautions

a. Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory system
b. Potential to cause allergic reactions in some individuals
c. Handle with care and use appropriate protective equipment

Upstream product

• 77-48-5 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione 
• 77-71-4 5,5-dimethyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione 

Downstream Products

• 91394-66-0 1-(acetylamino)-4-bromonaphthalene 
• 3401-47-6 1-bromo-2-methoxynaphthalene 
• 50389-70-3 1-bromo-2-ethoxynaphthalene 
• 100-39-0 benzyl bromide 
• 1521-51-3 rac-3-bromocyclohexene 
• 77-71-4 5,5-dimethyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione 

Relevant articles and documents

Environmentally friendly procedure for the aqueous oxidation of benzyl alcohols to aldehydes with dibromodimethylhydantoin (DBDMH) and cyclodextrin: Scope and mechanistic insights

Reported herein is an environmentally friendly procedure for the oxidation of benzyl alcohols to aldehydes using an inexpensive, commercially available reagent, 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBDMH), and a variety of cyclodextrin additives under fully aqueous solvent conditions. This reaction proceeds with moderate to good yields for a broad scope of benzyl alcohol substrates, with the cyclodextrin acting to enhance the desired reactivity and limit undesired aromatic bromination side products. The reported experiments provide substantial mechanistic insight that will drive further reaction optimization and have broad-reaching applications.