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 References Organobromides Dioxanes Nitro compounds