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134708

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

Synonym(s):

BNPD, BNPK, Bronopol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOCH2C(Br)(NO2)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
199.99
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
200-143-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1705868
MDL number:
Form:
crystals
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form

crystals

Quality Segment

mp

130-133 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

functional group

amine, bromo, hydroxyl, nitro

SMILES string

OCC(Br)(CO)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C3H6BrNO4/c4-3(1-6,2-7)5(8)9/h6-7H,1-2H2

InChI key

LVDKZNITIUWNER-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Effect of leave-on cosmetic antimicrobial preservatives on healthy skin resident Staphylococcus epidermidis.: This study examines the impact of various antimicrobial preservatives, including 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, on the microbiota of healthy skin, particularly focusing on Staphylococcus epidermidis. The findings suggest that such preservatives can influence the skin′s microbial balance, which is essential for maintaining skin health (Zhang et al., 2023).
  • Assessing the residual antibacterial activity of clinical materials disinfected with glutaraldehyde, o-phthalaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide or 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol by means of a bacterial toxicity assay.: This research assesses the residual antibacterial effects of various disinfectants, including 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, on clinical materials, contributing to improved disinfection protocols in healthcare settings (Lerones et al., 2004).
  • Development and testing of a microbiological assay to detect residual effects of disinfectant on hard surfaces.: This study developed a microbiological assay to evaluate the residual effects of disinfectants, including 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, on hard surfaces, aiming to enhance surface disinfection strategies in various industries (Mariscal et al., 1999).

Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.


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Danger

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3



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