5-Methylhydantoin
Synonym(s):5-Methyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
- CAS NO.：616-03-5
- Empirical Formula: C4H6N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 114.1
- MDL number: MFCD00022398
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:57:00
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) |
 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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