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bronopol

under Propylene Glycols
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More on Propylene Glycols Definition: Derivatives of propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol). They are used as humectants and solvents in pharmaceutical preparations.  PROPYLENE GLYCOL is also available    Other names Propanediols; Glycols, Propylene
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
bronopol [ 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol,bronosol ]
  nitrosating reagent for diethanolamine; structure 		52-51-7 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol  *Propylene Glycols Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
Pharma Action Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Indicators and Reagents 		Cutis 22(6):655;1978; Acta Pharmacol Toxicol 37:237;1975; Contact Dermatitis 3(2):99;1977; Food Cosmet Toxicol 14:183;1976; Food Cosmet Toxicol 14:189;1976; Food Cosmet Toxicol 17(2):105;1979; J Appl Bacteriol 45(1):137;1978; J Dairy Sci 61(7):964;1978

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