Bronidox

Bronidox, or 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, is an antimicrobial chemical compound.

Bronidox causes inhibition of enzyme activity in bacteria.

Bronidox is corrosive to metals.

Uses

• Bactericide
• Fungicide, effective against yeast and other fungi
• It is used in immunology for preserving antibodies and antisera in 0.1−0.5% concentration. It is used as preservative to avoid use of sodium azide.
• Stabilizer
• Surfactant
• Used in cosmetics since the mid-1970s as preservative for shampoos, foam bath, etc. Maximum concentration is 0.1%.
• Some users do not recommend use in preparations destined for in vivo or tissue culture work

See also

• Bronopol

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