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% |
| appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| meltingPoint | 130–133°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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