5-Ethyl-5-methylhydantoin (CAS 16820-12-5)
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5-Ethyl-5-methylhydantoin is frequently used in chemical research focusing on organic synthesis and the study of heterocyclic compounds. This compound is particularly valuable in exploring the chemistry of hydantoins, which are important in the synthesis of amino acids and peptides. Research involving 5-Ethyl-5-methylhydantoin often examines its reactivity and potential as a building block for the development of more complex molecules. This includes studies on ring opening reactions and the modification of side chains to produce derivatives with varying properties. Additionally, 5-Ethyl-5-methylhydantoin serves as a model compound in the study of mechanisms that influence the stability and reactivity of cyclic structures within different chemical environments, contributing to broader applications in synthetic organic chemistry.
5-Ethyl-5-methylhydantoin (CAS 16820-12-5) References
- Photostability of Iiovaline and its precursor 5-Ethyl-5- methylhydantoin exposed to simulated space radiations. | Sarker, PK., et al. 2012. Int J Mol Sci. 13: 1006-1017. PMID: 22312300
- Impact of chirality on the Glass Forming Ability and the crystallization from the amorphous state of 5-ethyl-5-methylhydantoin, a chiral poor glass former. | Atawa, B., et al. 2018. Int J Pharm. 540: 11-21. PMID: 29407191
- Space Exposure of Amino Acids and Their Precursors during the Tanpopo Mission. | Kobayashi, K., et al. 2021. Astrobiology. 21: 1479-1493. PMID: 34793260
- Preferential crystallisation and comparative crystal growth study between pure enantiomer and racemic mixture of a chiral molecule: 5-ethyl-5-methylhydantoin | Stéphane Beilles, Pascal Cardinael, Elias Ndzié, Samuel Petit, Gérard Coquerel. 2001. Chemical Engineering Science. 56: 2281-2294.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
5-Ethyl-5-methylhydantoin, 1 g | sc-226956 | 1 g | $47.00 |