Description

1-(4-Bromobenzyl)Hydantoin is a specialized brominated heterocyclic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized hydantoin scaffold, which is crucial for constructing more complex molecules in advanced organic synthesis. This product is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a precursor for creating libraries of novel heterocyclic compounds for biological screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Material Science: Investigated for the development of novel organic frameworks and functional materials with specific electronic or photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromobenzyl)Hydantoin
CAS No.	201987-81-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	269.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(4-Bromophenyl)methyl]imidazolidine-2,4-dione; 1-(p-Bromobenzyl)hydantoin; 1-(4-Bromobenzyl)-2,4-imidazolidinedione; 1-(4-Bromobenzyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione; 1-(4-Bromobenzyl)glycolylurea; 1-(4-Bromobenzyl)-2,4-diketotetrahydroimidazole; 1-(4-Bromobenzyl)hydantoin; 1-(4-Bromobenzyl)-2,4-imidazolidinedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromobenzyl)Hydantoin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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