The global 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1128 million in 2025 to US$ 1644 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2026 to 2032.

2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol is a white to light yellow crystalline powder with a melting point of 120?~122?. It is easily soluble in polar solvents such as water, ethanol and propylene glycol, and insoluble in non-polar solvents such as chloroform, acetone and benzene. It is easy to decompose when the pH is greater than 8 and high temperature, and will produce yellow color when exposed to light, which has a corrosive effect on aluminum materials. Bronopol is a bromo-nitroalcohol broad-spectrum fungicide with high bactericidal activity, low concentration and a wide pH range. It is non-irritating to human skin and has no allergic reaction. It is one of the cosmetic preservatives approved by the US FDA. It is mainly used as a preservative and bactericide in cosmetics, and can effectively prevent and treat a variety of plant pathogenic bacteria.

2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol Advantages:

(1) Efficient. It has broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and can inhibit the growth of most bacteria at a concentration of 25ppm, and is more effective against Gram-negative bacteria and various types of Pseudomonas;

(2) Less dosage and low price. In cosmetics, the dosage of 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol is generally 0.01~0.05%, which is one-tenth of the commonly used preservatives in cosmetics, paraben esters, and the cost of use is more than half cheaper than paraben vinegar;

(3) Good compatibility performance. Nutrients such as protein and various cationic, anionic and nonionic surfactants will not affect the antibacterial effect of bronopol;

(4) Suitable pH value range. 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol is effective in the pH range of 4 to 9, that is, in weakly acidic, neutral and alkaline environments, bronopol can maintain a strong antibacterial effect after being added;

(5) Good water solubility and easy to use. 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol is easily soluble in water, with a solubility of 25g in water at 25C, making it extremely convenient to use.

In 2025, global 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol production reached approximately 65.35 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 17,650 per MT. 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol annual production capacity is 100,000 tons, with a gross profit margin of about 25%.

Upstream raw materials: nitromethane, formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde, liquid bromine or brominating agent, caustic soda, some routes also use calcium chloride, solvents and extraction agents, etc.

Downstream industries: daily chemical industry, water treatment, petroleum industry, pharmaceutical industry.

Raw material cost is 75%; manufacturing cost is 15%, and labor cost is 10%.

Application:

Cosmetic fungicides:

Bronopol has an inhibitory effect on bacteria, molds, and yeasts, but has poor inhibitory activity against molds and yeasts. Use in combination with paraben can enhance the inhibitory effect on molds and yeasts. Its recommended concentration in cosmetics is 0.02%. In cosmetics, as a preservative, it is mainly used in medicated skin creams, medicated shampoos, baby baths, etc.

Water treatment biocides:

Bronopol can be compounded with compounds such as cationic polyquaternary ammonium salts to form a new type of bactericide. It can be added to industrial cooling water, pulp and paper manufacturing water treatment to improve the bactericidal effect and completely prevent the formation of Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Petroleum industry fungicides:

The solid bactericide made of bronopol and surfactant into strips and blocks can control the growth of microorganisms in oil well water, and can be dispersed and dissolved in water but not dissolved in oil. Therefore, it can enter the water layer at the bottom of the oil system to kill bacteria, thereby effectively inhibiting the corrosion of metal workpieces.

Deodorant:

Toilet air deodorizers based on bronopol can not only kill fungi and scale insects at very low concentrations, but can also effectively remove ammonia, hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans in toilet air and water. Since bronopol is odorless and cheap, deodorants using it as a bactericide can not only be used in household toilets, but also in deodorizing liquids for unpleasant odors in garbage disposal.

Pharmaceutical industry:

In addition to being used as a topical bactericide in the pharmaceutical industry, bronopol can also be used as a preservative for oral medication for the treatment of gastritis; using bronopol as a bactericide in mastitis formulas can effectively kill Staphylococcus aureus and thereby control mastitis.

Other areas:

In addition to the above wide range of application fields, bronopol can also be used as a softener component for textiles, a leather preservative, a preservative for lubricating cooling liquids, a preservative for cut flowers, a preservative for vegetable storage, and a raw material for sterilizing polyvinyl chloride foam, etc.

Infinity Market Research newest research report, the ?2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol Industry Forecast? looks at past sales and reviews total world 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol sales for 2026 through 2032. With 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms? unique position in an accelerating global 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of 2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:

    Industrial Grade
    Daily Chemical Grade
    Pharmaceutical Grade
    Segmentation by Purity:
    Purity 99%
    Purity>99%

Segmentation by Application:

    Daily Chemical Industry
    Water Treatment
    Petroleum Industry
    Pharmaceutical Industry
    Other

This report also splits the market by region:

    Americas
        United States
        Canada
        Mexico
        Brazil
    APAC
        China
        Japan
        Korea
        Southeast Asia
        India
        Australia
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        UK
        Italy
        Russia
    Middle East & Africa
        Egypt
        South Africa
        Israel
        Turkey
        GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the companys coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

    BASF
    Lanxess
    Julius Hoesch GmbH & Co
    Dow
    Connect Chemicals
    Mansu Chemical Industries
    Sai Supreme Chemicals
    Yancheng Donggang Pharmaceutical and Chemical Development
    IRO Oil Drilling Chemicals
    Kunshan Shuangyou Daily Chemical
    Nantong Boda Biochemistry
    Shandong Yubin Chemical

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