Description

5-Ethyl-5-Methyl-1,3-Bis(Oxiranylmethyl)Imidazolidine-2,4-Dione is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring two reactive oxirane (epoxide) groups, making it a valuable building block for advanced polymer synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a high-performance crosslinking agent and reactive diluent, imparting enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength to cured polymer networks. This product is essential for R&D chemists and formulators in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE), and advanced composite materials industries seeking to develop next-generation epoxy-based systems.

Application

• Epoxy Resin Formulation: Serves as a reactive diluent and crosslinker to modify viscosity and enhance the final properties of epoxy systems.
• High-Performance Coatings: Used in industrial, marine, and protective coatings to improve chemical resistance, adhesion, and durability.
• Advanced Composite Materials: A key monomer for formulating epoxy matrices in fiber-reinforced composites for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Electronic Encapsulants & Potting Compounds: Contributes to the thermal and mechanical stability of resins used to protect sensitive electronic components.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Enhances the strength, flexibility, and environmental resistance of structural and specialty adhesives.
• UV/EB-Curable Systems: Can be incorporated into formulations designed for rapid curing under ultraviolet or electron beam radiation.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Ethyl-5-Methyl-1,3-Bis(Oxiranylmethyl)Imidazolidine-2,4-Dione
CAS No.	15336-82-0
Molecular Formula	C12H18N2O5
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-5-ethyl-5-methylhydantoin; 5-Ethyl-5-methyl-1,3-diglycidylhydantoin; DGEDH; 1,3-Diglycidyl-5-ethyl-5-methylhydantoin; Hydantoin, 5-ethyl-5-methyl-1,3-bis(oxiranylmethyl)-; 1,3-Bis(glycidyl)-5-ethyl-5-methyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione; Epon HPT curing agent 1062 (related trade); Epoxy-functional hydantoin derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-5-Methyl-1,3-Bis(Oxiranylmethyl)Imidazolidine-2,4-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, epoxy equivalent weight (EEW), and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. As with most epoxy compounds, prolonged exposure to moisture or high humidity should be avoided to prevent premature polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Epoxy Equivalent Weight (EEW)	135 - 145 g/eq
Viscosity (25°C)	Contact for details
Color (Gardner)	≤ 2
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.