Bronopol is an organic compound with wide-spectrum antimicrobial properties.

Bronopol is used in industrial bactericides, slimicides and preservatives, as a microbicide or microbiostat in various industrial applications, including oil field systems, air washer systems, air conditioning or humidifying systems, cooling water systems, paper mills, absorbent clays, metal working fluids, printing inks, paints, adhesives and consumer products.