Dibromodimethylhydantoin
Industrial Applications
1,3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBDMH) is primarily used as a brominating agent in chemical synthesis, particularly for organic and pharmaceutical compounds. It also serves as a powerful disinfectant and antiseptic in industrial water treatment, aquaculture, and sanitation applications, effectively controlling fungi, bacteria, viruses, and algae.
Physical Properties
1,3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin is a crystalline solid that is soluble in alcohol, ether, and benzene. It is chemically stable under normal conditions but reactive as a bromine donor. The compound is moderately dense and must be handled carefully due to its strong oxidizing and antimicrobial properties.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- 1,3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
- Dibromantin
Form
- Solid
Abbreviations
- DBDMH
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