Hydantoin, 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-

Independent reference data for Hydantoin, 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl- (CAS 16079-88-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Documented uses on record

Used as germicide and fungicide for water treatment (industrial, spas, and hot tubs); Also used as disinfectant, halogenating agent, ionic catalyst, and selective oxidant; [HSDB] Halohydantoins: Used as disinfectants in swimming pools, hot tubs, toilet bowls, and industrial systems (cooling water, pulp and paper, wastewater, and sewage); Also used as slimicide for paper/paperboard for food contact; [Reference #1]Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

16079-88-2; 1-BROMO-3-CHLORO-5,5-DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINE-2,4-DIONE; 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin; Agribrom; 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-; di-Halo; Slimicide 78P; Slimicide C 77P; Halogene T 30; 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione; DTXSID3032591; Hydantoin, 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-; W18O2G87ND; N-Bromo-N'-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin; DTXCID1012591; Bromine Sanitizer

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H272 (80.7%), H302 (100%), H314 (100%), H317 (21.1%), H400 (100%)

H272 (80.7%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin · CAS 16079-88-2 · C5H6BrClN2O2. UNII W18O2G87ND. Melting Point: 163-164 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.00000661 [mmHg]; LogP: log Kow = 0.35.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.