5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane
5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, an antimicrobial compound, is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, including yeast. 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane inhibits enzyme activity and subsequent inhibition of microbial growth by the oxidation of essential protein thiol.