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Bronopol (2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol)

CAS Number: 52-51-7

Bronopol is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial active against bacteria, including gram-positive, gram-negative, and sulfate-reducing bacteria, used in industrial water systems, oilfield water, and metalworking fluids. It releases formaldehyde and bromine species upon decomposition, providing multi-mechanism antimicrobial action. Bronopol is particularly effective in neutral to mildly alkaline systems.

Technical Specifications

purity≥98%
moisture≤0.5%
appearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder
meltingPoint130–133°C
pH (1% solution)5.0–7.0

Applications

  • Industrial process water disinfection
  • Oilfield water injection biocide
  • Metalworking fluid preservation
  • Paper mill white water treatment
  • Cooling water microbiological control

Key Features

  • Broad-spectrum antibacterial including SRB
  • Multi-mechanism action enhances efficacy
  • Cost-effective solid biocide for easy dosing
  • Effective in neutral to mildly alkaline pH

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Bronopol (2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol) chemical structure

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52-51-7

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