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5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane is used as a stabilizer and preserving agent for biological molecules and solutions such as antibodies and antisera. Bronidox is used in a variety of rinse-off cosmetic. It can be used alone or in combination with methylisothiazolone.
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General Description
• 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane is a chemical compound showing antimicrobial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, yeast, and fungi
• This compound is capable of promoting the oxidation of essential protein thiols, causing inhibition of enzyme activity leading to the inhibition of microbial growth
Application
• 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane has been used as a stabilizer and preserving agent for biological molecules and solutions, including antibodies and antisera
• It can be used alone or combined with methylisothiazolinone, which is also considered to be an effective preservative
Specifications
Melting Point
58°C to 61°C
Color
White
Quantity
25 g
Solubility Information
Soluble in water at 12.5mg/ml
Formula Weight
212
Percent Purity
98%
Physical Form
Powder
Chemical Name or Material
5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane
Hazard Category
H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
250-001-7
RTECSNumber
JG9650000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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