1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

• CAT Number: M084080
• CAS Number: 16079-88-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H6BrClN2O2
• Molecular Weight: 241.47
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6BrClN2O2/c1-5(2)3(10)8(7)4(11)9(5)6/h1-2H3
• InChIKey: PIEXCQIOSMOEOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(C(=O)N(C(=O)N1Br)Cl)C

1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin（Cat No.:M084080） is a chemical compound with broad applications primarily as a biocide and disinfectant. Structurally, it includes a hydantoin ring, a cyclic compound derived from urea, substituted with bromo and chloro groups and two methyl groups at the 5 position. This configuration enhances its stability and efficacy as an antimicrobial agent. It is commonly used in water treatment processes, spa and pool sanitation, and industrial cleaning applications due to its ability to effectively release hypochlorous acid and hypobromous acid, agents known for their potent antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi.