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Product Name:
Bronopol
Formula:
C3H6BrNO4
Synonyms:
2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol;BNPD;BNPK;Bronopol
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol appears as white crystals. Ignite easily and burn readily. May detonate under strong shock. Decomposes when heated, evolving toxic gases. Toxic by skin absorption, inhalation or ingestion. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Boiling Point | 305.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 266 to 271 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 167 °C |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.9 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.2601e-05 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | -0.6 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Slightly hygroscopic. Stable under normal storage conditions, but unstable in aluminum containers. |
| Decomposition | The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes, including hydrogen bromide and nitrogen oxides. |
| Other Experimental Properties | Stable at room temperature, high temperature, and in sunlight |
| Chemical Classes | Other Uses -> Biocides/Disinfectants |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 199.99 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -0.6 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 198.94802 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 198.94802 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 86.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 107 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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Bronopol is an active ingredient in insecticides. It has a white crystalline appearance. It ignites and burns easily. May explode on strong impact. Decomposes on heating and produces toxic gases. It can be toxic if absorbed through the skin, inhaled or ingested. It can be used as a microbicide/microbial inhibitor in oil field systems, air cleaning systems, air conditioning/humidification systems, cooling water systems, paper mills, absorbent clays, metalworking fluids, printing inks, paints, adhesives and consumer/institutional products.