Methyldibromoglutaronitrile Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Methyldibromoglutaronitrile, also known as Methyldibromo glutaronitrile (MDBGN), is a widely used preservative that can be found in many personal hygiene and industrial products. It is also a known allergen and dermatological irritant that has been banned in many EU countries due to increasing rates of contact allergy . In 2005, MDBGN was named in the top 15 most frequently positive allergens identified in patch tests by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG).
Sensitivity to Methyldibromoglutaronitrile may be identified with a clinical patch test.
| Trade Name | Methyldibromoglutaronitrile |
| Generic | Bromothalonil |
| Bromothalonil Other Names | BBMG, MDBGN, Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile, Methyldibromoglutaronitrile |
| Type | |
| Formula | C6H6Br2N2 |
| Weight | Average: 265.936 Monoisotopic: 263.889774 |
| Groups | Approved, Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Methyldibromoglutaronitrile is approved for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.
