2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide CAS 10222-01-2

What is 2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide CAS 10222-01-2?

2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide CAS 10222-01-2 is a halogenated nitrile amide known for its potent antimicrobial activity, particularly against bacteria and fungi. It is widely used as an additive in industrial fermentation systems and water treatment to inhibit microbial contamination and biofilm formation. In research and industrial settings, it serves as both a functional biocide and intermediate for specialty chemical processes.

Specifications

Features

• Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity: Acts as an effective biocide against bacteria, yeast, and algae, commonly used to control microbial contamination in fermentation and water systems.
• Halogenated Reactive Structure: The dibromonitrile functional group confers strong reactivity toward microbial cell components, making it a reliable preservative and antimicrobial agent across industrial applications.
• Stable Crystalline Form: Supplied as a solid powder with well-defined melting characteristics, facilitating storage and precision dosing in formulations.
• Moisture Sensitive but Thermally Stable: While stable under controlled conditions, the compound can be moisture sensitive and should be protected from prolonged humidity exposure.

Applications

• Industrial Water Treatment: Used in circulating water systems, cooling towers, and paper mills to prevent microbial growth, biofilm formation, and corrosion driven by microbial activity.
• Fermentation Additive: Employed to control bacterial contamination in ethanol fermentation and other industrial bioprocesses, ensuring product consistency and reducing spoilage.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in synthetic chemistry where halogenated amides are required for further chemical transformations or formulations.
• Laboratory and Research Use: Utilized as a reference material or reagent in analytical and functional studies of antimicrobial agents and halogenated compounds.

Packaging

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