Hydantoin

CAS Number: 461-72-3

Molecular Formula: C3H4N2O2

About Hydantoin

Hydantoin CAS 461-72-3 is a fundamental nitrogenous heterocyclic scaffold primarily utilised as a core building block in the API intermediates market for the production of anticonvulsants like phenytoin and various skeletal muscle relaxants. Glycolylurea serves as a versatile precursor in custom synthesis services for ...

Hydantoin Specifications

CAS Number

461-72-3

Molecular Formula

C3H4N2O2

Molecular Weight

100.08 g/mol

IUPAC Name

imidazolidine-2,4-dione

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2(C(=O)NC(=O)N2)C3=CC=CC=C3

InChI Key

WJRBRSLFGCUECM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

10006

CAS Number

461-72-3

Molecular Formula

C3H4N2O2

Molecular Weight

100.08 g/mol

IUPAC Name

imidazolidine-2,4-dione

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2(C(=O)NC(=O)N2)C3=CC=CC=C3

InChI Key

WJRBRSLFGCUECM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

10006

Molecular Weight

100.08 g/mol

Physical appearance

White to yellow powder to crystal

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A privileged heterocyclic scaffold and critical building block used in the synthesis of anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and fosphenytoin, as well as various muscle relaxants, antidiabetics, and anticancer agents

Organic Synthesis Building Block

A versatile reactant used in the synthesis of amino acids, N-benzyl aplysinopsin analogs, and heterocyclic derivatives for drug discovery

Biocide and Disinfectant

A precursor for N-halogenated derivatives used as antimicrobial agents and sanitizers in water treatment and industrial cooling systems

Polymer Additive

A functional additive employed to enhance the thermal stability, durability, and resistance to degradation of plastics and resins

Cosmetic Preservative

A precursor for antimicrobial agents like DMDM hydantoin, which release trace amounts of formaldehyde to prevent microbial growth and extend the shelf life of personal care products

Chemical Auxiliary

A silver complexing agent utilized in cyanide-free electroplating processes for the electronics manufacturing industry and an aggregation suppressor for protein refolding in bioprocessing.