Description

1-n-Dodecylhydantoin is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound belonging to the hydantoin class, valued for its unique surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This specialty chemical serves as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced formulations, offering reliable performance and stability. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial biocides, and specialty polymer sectors for its efficacy and versatility.

Application

• Personal Care Preservatives: Acts as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent in shampoos, conditioners, and skin creams.
• Industrial Biocides: Used in metalworking fluids, adhesives, and paints to inhibit microbial growth and spoilage.
• Surfactant Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized amphoteric or nonionic surfactants.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a stabilizer or property modifier in specialty resin and coating formulations.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed in fabric softeners and finishing agents to impart antimicrobial benefits.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling and production fluids for its biocidal and surface-active properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-n-Dodecylhydantoin
CAS No.	85391-28-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	268.40 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Dodecylhydantoin; Dodecylhydantoin; 1-Dodecyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione; Lauryl Hydantoin; Hydantoin, N-dodecyl-; DODH; NSC 403697; Dodecylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
EINECS	286-790-9

Quality Control

Our 1-n-Dodecylhydantoin is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against comprehensive specifications, including identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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