Bronopol (INN) is an organic compound that is used as an antimicrobial. It is a white solid although commercial samples appear yellow. The first cited synthesis of 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1, 3-propanediol is 1897 according to Molbase. Bronopol was invented by Themore...
Bronopol is used as a microbiocide/microbiostat in oil field systems, air washer systems, air conditioning/humidifying systems, cooling water systems, papermills, absorbent clays, metal working fluids, printing inks, paints, adhesives and consumer/institutional products.more...