2,2-dibromo-2-nitro-1-ethanol

2,2-Dibromo-2-nitroethanol (DBNE) is a bromine-based antimicrobial agent used for controlling microbial growth in industrial water treatment and other industrial applications. Also known as 2,2-Dibromo-2-nitro-1-ethanol, DBNE is particularly relevant to applications where effective control of bacteria, fungi and algae is required.With the chemical formula C₂H₃Br₂NO₃ and CAS No. 69094-18-4, DBNE is available for industrial procurement in different concentrations and packaging options depending on application requirements.

Depending on the commercial grade, DBNE may be supplied at different active concentrations, such as concentrated or formulated solutions. Before purchasing, you may consult our latest Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) to verify standard commercial specifications.

DBNE is mainly used as an industrial biocide for microbial control. Its applications are particularly associated with aqueous industrial systems where bacterial, fungal or algal growth can affect process performance, water quality or equipment operation.

One of the important applications of 2,2-Dibromo-2-nitroethanol is industrial water treatment. It can be used in industrial circulating water and cooling-water systems to help control unwanted microbial growth. Maintaining effective microbial control is important in these systems because excessive biological growth can contribute to biofouling, deposits and deterioration of water-system performance.

DBNE is also used in industrial cooling water treatment, including applications associated with power-generation and other industrial facilities. In these systems, microbial contamination can become a persistent operational issue, making the selection of an appropriate water treatment biocide an important part of water-management programs.

Another application area is the oilfield industry, where DBNE has been reported as an antimicrobial treatment for controlling microorganisms in industrial water and oilfield-related systems. Some commercial information also identifies applications involving control of algae and other microorganisms.

Beyond water treatment, DBNE has also been associated with antimicrobial protection in certain industrial formulations and materials, including applications involving rubber emulsions, paints and wood-treatment systems. The suitability of DBNE should be evaluated according to the specific formulation, target microorganisms and regulatory requirements of the intended market.

A major advantage of DBNE biocide is its broad antimicrobial profile. Available technical information describes activity against bacteria, fungi and algae, with particular relevance to bacterial control. This makes DBNE a useful candidate for industrial formulations and water-treatment programs where microbial contamination needs to be controlled.

DBNE can also be considered where conventional antimicrobial treatment needs to be supplemented or where a bromine-based active ingredient is preferred. However, actual performance depends on factors including water chemistry, pH, temperature, organic load, microbial population and treatment conditions. Therefore, laboratory or application-specific testing is recommended before large-scale implementation.

In industrial circulating water systems, microbial growth can reduce operating efficiency and contribute to biological fouling. DBNE can be incorporated into an appropriate water-treatment program to provide antimicrobial protection.

For industrial cooling water, the choice of biocide should consider the characteristics of the cooling system, water quality and the microorganisms that need to be controlled. DBNE offers a bromine-based option for industrial microbial management and can be evaluated alongside other water-treatment technologies.

For oilfield and related industrial applications, DBNE may also be considered for microbial control where bacteria, fungi or algae create operational challenges. Product concentration, dosage and treatment frequency should always be determined according to the specific system and supplier's technical recommendations.