Bronidox

Updated on Dec 09, 2024

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Melting point 60 °C		Appearance White crystalline powder

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

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.

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

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