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N-halamine vinyl compounds and their polymeric biocides

a technology of n-halamine vinyl compounds and polymer biocides, which is applied in the field of heterocyclic vinylic amines reagents, can solve the problems of ineffectiveness, contamination of hands, equipment and other surfaces, and is not suitable for human consumption

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-08
RGT UNIV OF CALIFORNIA
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[0033] In certain aspects, a hydantoin-containing monomer such as 3-allyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, are grafted onto a polymer such cotton cellulose, in the presence of a monomeric unit such as acrylonitrile. Thereafter, the hydantoin units in the grafted copolymers are readily converted to N-halamine structures on exposure to a halogenated material (e.g., chlorine bleach). The N-halamine derivatives of the corresponding grafted samples exhibit potent antibacterial properties against microorganisms e.g., Escherichia coli. Moreover, these antibacterial properties are durable and regenerable.
[0058] The terms “antimicrobial,”“microbicidal,” or “biocidal” as used herein, refer to the ability to kill at least some types of microorganisms, or to inhibit the growth or reproduction of at least some types of microorganisms. The polymers prepared in accordance with the present invention have microbicidal activity (antimicrobial) against a broad spectrum of pathogenic microorganisms. For example, if the polymer is grafted to a textile, the textiles have microbicidal activity against representative gram-positive (such as Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative bacteria (such as Escherichia coli). Moreover, the microbicidal activity of such textiles is readily regenerable.

Problems solved by technology

Medical gowns and uniforms currently in use provide barriers for HCWs, but have proven to be ineffectual in studies by numerous researchers.
Further studies show that wiping hard surfaces with contaminated cloths can result in contamination of hands, equipment and other surfaces.

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example 1

[0107] This example illustrates the synthesis of ADMH and BADDD.

[0108] With reference FIG. 1, a solution of 6.4 g (0.05 mole) of DMH in 25 mL H2O containing 2.8 g (0.05 mole) of KOH was combined with a solution of 4.4 mL (0.05 mole) allyl bromide in 10 mL of methanol. The solution was stirred at 60° C. for 2 h, cooled, and dried under reduced pressure at room temperature. The solid was recrystallized from petroleum ether, yielding, 7.7 g (92%) of ADMH; m.p., 74-75° C. 1H-NMR (DMSO-d6, δ): 1.29(6H, s, CH3), 3.94(2H, d, N-CH2), 4.99-5.12(1H, m, ═CH), 5.73-5.86(2H, m, ═CH2), 8.33(1H, s, NH).

[0109] BADDD was prepared in a similar fashion and recrystallized from isopropyl alcohol, with a yield of 68% and m.p., 160-161 ° C. 1H-NMR (DMSO-d6, δ): 1.83-2.08(2H, m, CH2), 2.77-2.96(2H, m, CH2), 3.08-3.34(2H, m, CH2) 3.98-3.99(2H, d, N—CH2), 5.04-5.14(1H, m, ═CH), 5.76-5.89(2H, m, ═CH2), 7.14(4H, m, benzene ring), 8.69(1H, s, NH):

[0110] Both ADMH and BADDD showed significant differences from...

example 2

[0111] This example illustrates the synthesis of copolymers using ADMH and BADDD.

[0112] Synthesis conditions for the copolymers are summarized in Table 2. About 5 wt % of the two hydantoin-containing monomers was copolymerized with other 10 monomers separately, in order to obtain desired antimicrobial properties without causing deterioration of the original properties of the polymers. AN, MMA and VAC homopolymers were also synthesized using the same conditions as the corresponding copolymers.

TABLE 2Synthesis Conditions and Some Properties of the CopolymersAN-co-AN-co-MMA-co-MMA-co-VAC-co-VAC-ADMHBADDDADMHBADDDADMHBADDDM1ADMHBADDDADMHBADDDADMHBADDDM2ANANMMAMMAVACVACM1 / M2 (wt)1 / 191 / 191 / 191 / 191 / 191 / 19Initiator (M)PPSAIBNPPSAIBNAIBNAIBNSolventH2ODMFH2ONoneH2O / CH3OHH2O / CH3OHTemp. (° C.)757275806868Time (h)1.52.01.00.54.55.0Conversion38%63%22%46%54%42%[η] (dl / g)1.344*1.864*0.446**0.412**0.776**0.623**+WM1 (wt %)3.43.12.24.11.81.2

*Measured in DMF at 25° C.

**Measured in acetone at 25° C...

example 3

[0116] This example illustrates the antibacterial assessment of copolymers synthesized in Example 2.

[0117] The antibacterial properties of VAC-co-ADMH and VAC-co-BADDD were explored. Polymer films were cast from acetone solution. The films (about 0.5 mm thick) were cut into small pieces (about 2 cm2), and then treated with 20 mL 1% CLOROX regular bleach at 40° C. for 1.5 h, then thoroughly washed with distilled water, and dried under reduced pressure to remove free chlorine. 10 μl of an aqueous solution containing 105-106 colony forming units (CFU) / mL of Escherichia coli were placed onto the surface of the film. The film was then “sandwiched” using an identical film. After different contact times, the entire “sandwich” was placed into 10 mL of 0.03% sodium thiosulfate aqueous solution. The resultant solution was then vigorously shaken for 5 min. An aliquot of the solution was then serially diluted, and 100 μL of each dilution was plated onto a nutrient agar plate. The same procedur...

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Abstract

The present invention provides heterocyclic vinylic compounds that can be used to form biocidal polymers. The polymers thus generated can be used alone or can be grafted onto textiles, fabrics and polymers. The polymers are readily converted to N-halamine structures on exposure to a halogen source such as commercially available chlorine bleach. The N-halamine derivatives exhibit potent antibacterial properties against microorganisms and these properties are durable and regenerable.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to heterocyclic vinylic amines reagents useful for the preparation of biocidal polymers. The biocidal polymers are useful for generating medical and hygienic-use textiles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Contamination of polymeric materials by microorganisms such as pathogenic bacteria, odor-generating bacteria, molds, fungi and viruses is of great concern in the medical industry, the food and restaurant industries, as well as in consumer products. Survival of microorganisms on polymeric materials and transfer of these microorganisms between patients and health care workers (HCWs) has been demonstrated, and it is widely accepted that hospital gowns, patient drapes, carpeting and bedding materials, etc., can be elements in cross-infections. (see, Lidwell, O. M. et al., J. Appl. Bact. 37:649 (1974)); Rubbo, S. D. and Saunders, J., J. Hyg. Camb., 61:507 (1963); Ransjo, U., J. Hyg. Camb., 82:369 (1979); and Hambraeus, A., J. Hyg. C...

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IPC IPC(8): A61K31/77C08F271/02C07D233/54C07D253/02C07D233/70C07D233/74C07D235/02C07D249/12C07D251/34C08F26/06C08J5/18C09D139/04C09J139/04D06M14/04
CPCA01N43/50A01N59/00A61K31/77C07D233/74C07D235/02C07D251/34C08F8/30C08F26/06C08F251/02C08F253/00C08F265/04C08F271/02C08F289/00C08F291/00C08L51/003C08L51/02C08L51/04C08L51/08C09J151/003C09J151/02C09J151/04C09J151/08C08L2666/02
Inventor SUN, GANGSUN, YUYU
Owner RGT UNIV OF CALIFORNIA