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

CAS: 52-51-7

Ref. 3D-FB01194

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol
• Synonyms: Bronopol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (BNP) is a preservative that is used in wastewater treatment. It is an antimicrobial agent that has synergistic effects with other antimicrobial agents such as triclosan, benzalkonium chloride and sesquiterpene lactones. 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol has been shown to have a phase transition temperature of -28°C, which can be used to identify it in the laboratory. This compound also has a pK value of 4.4, which indicates that it is weakly acidic. 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol can be used as an analytical method for the determination of p - hydroxybenzoic acid in aqueous samples by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 199.99 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₆BrNO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder