title: Synthesis and antimicrobial applications of 5,5'-ethylenebis[5-methyl-3-(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)hydantoin].
abstract: A novel, durable, long lasting, N-halamine siloxane monomer precursor, 5,5'-ethylenebis[5-methyl-3-(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)hydantoin] has been prepared and characterized by (1)H-NMR and FTIR for the purpose of functionalizing the surfaces of various materials. In this work, the precursor N-halamine moiety was attached by siloxane covalent bonding to surfaces of cotton fibers. Simulated laundering tests indicated that the chlorinated N-halamine structure could survive many repeated home launderings. The materials were rendered biocidal after exposure to oxidative halogen solutions, i.e. dilute household bleach. Once chlorinated, these materials were biocidal against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Upon loss of the halogen from either long-term use or consumption by the microbes on the surfaces, they could be simply recharged by further exposure to dilute bleach to regain biocidal activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University, Alabama 36849, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Barnes
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Worley
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Broughton
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000737:chemistry*; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D006827:Hydantoins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D008422:Materials Testing; D012821:Silanes / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: C514367:5,5'-ethylenebis(5-methyl-3-(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)hydantoin); D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D006827:Hydantoins; D012821:Silanes