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1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin of enhanced properties

US6508954B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2000
Grant dateJan 21, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N59/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Among the enhanced properties of the 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoins described are their larger average particle sizes, their compactibility even though devoid of a binder, their excellent free-flowing and low-dust properties, and their more appealing aesthetic qualities, as compared to previously known 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoins. These novel 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoins can be produced, for example, by concurrently feeding (i) an aqueous solution or slurry formed from an inorganic base and 5,5-dimethylhydantoin, and (ii) a brominating agent, in proportions such that each nitrogen atom is substituted by a bromine atom, thereby forming product which precipitates in an aqueous reaction mixture. The pH of the reaction mixture is maintained in the range of about 5.5 to about 8.5.

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