Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile

AKA “4-dicyanobutane, Bromothalonil, 2-BROMO-2-(BROMOMETHYL)PENTANEDINITRILE, Methyldibromoglutaronitrile, Tektamer 38, Tektamer, 2-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)glutaronitrile, BBMG”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Methyldibromo glutaronitrile

AKA: 4-dicyanobutane, Bromothalonil, 2-BROMO-2-(BROMOMETHYL)PENTANEDINITRILE, Methyldibromoglutaronitrile, Tektamer 38, Tektamer, 2-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)glutaronitrile, BBMG

Synthetic · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Preservative

Synthetic

Clean

A preservative that keeps formulas fresh and prevents bacteria and mold growth, extending shelf life so products stay effective longer.

Solubility Very soluble in chloroform, ethyl acetate. Soluble in methanol, ethanol, ether.

Formula

C6H6Br2N2

Mol. Weight

265.93

CAS #

35691-65-7

Form

Powder

State

Crystals with a pungent odor. Insoluble in water. Used as a preservative in latex paint, adhesives, etc.

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Functions

Preservative

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Preserves Formula

Brightens Skin

Fights Bacteria

Reduces Inflammation

Prevents microbial growth

Traditional Use

Developed in the 1970s as a preservative for cosmetics and industrial applications. Designed to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection in formulations.