Bronopol

2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol

  • Cas Number :52-51-7
  • Chemical Formula : C3H6BrNO4
  • Molecular Weight : 199.988

Bronopol

Bronopol is an organic compound with wide-spectrum antimicrobial properties.

Bronopol is used in industrial bactericides, slimicides and preservatives, as a microbicide or microbiostat in various industrial applications, including oil field systems, air washer systems, air conditioning or humidifying systems, cooling water systems, paper mills, absorbent clays, metal working fluids, printing inks, paints, adhesives and consumer products.

Appearance:
White to slightly off white crystals or crystalline powder
Melting point:
126.0 - 131.0 C
Acidity (1% w/v):
pH 5-7
Water contents (% w/w by KF):
NMT 0.5%
Assay (by titration):
NLT 99.0% w/w
Purity (By HPLC):
NLT 99.0%
Solubility test (20.0% water solution):
Clear or nearly clear solution, free of foreign particles