2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol

CAS: 126-11-4

Ref. 3D-AAA12611

Product Information

• Name: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitropropane, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-, 1-Nitro-1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitropropanediol, 2-Nitro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, Isobutylglycerol, nitro-, NSC 17675, NSC 2344, Nitroisobutylglycerol, Nitromethylidynetrimethanol, Nitrotrimethylolmethane, Nitrotris(hydroxymethyl)methane, Trihydroxymethylnitromethane, Trimethylolnitromethane, Tris Nitro
• CAS: 126-11-4

Description

2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol is a detergent composition that has been shown to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. It has been used in experimental studies as a potential antimicrobial agent and is classified as a biocide. 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol is active against gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. This compound also inhibits the growth of gram negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol is highly toxic to yeast cells and does not have any effect on fungi cells or human erythrocytes.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 151.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₉NO₅
• Purity: Min. 95%