Compound, composition, process and use.

摘要

A bromo-nitro compound of the general formula <CHEM> where R, R<1> and R<2> can be hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl group and R can also be R<3>CO or R<3>NHCO and n has a value of at least one. R and R<1> can both be hydrogen. The value of n is typically one. Compounds of this type have anti-microbial properties, especially anti-bacterial properties. The compounds can be used as industrial biocides, especially in water treatment.