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