Baby Safety / Compounds / Bromoxynil

Is Bromoxynil safe for babies and kids?

High risk for kids

Infants face elevated risk from Bromoxynil through dietary residues and environmental drift. Developing organ systems and immature detoxification capacity increase vulnerability.

What is bromoxynil?

Also known as: 3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile, Brominal, Brominil, Broxynil.

CAS number
1689-84-5
Molecular formula
C7H3Br2NO
Molecular weight
276.91 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1Br)O)Br)C#N
PubChem CID
15531

Risk for babies

High risk

Infants face elevated risk from Bromoxynil through dietary residues and environmental drift. Developing organ systems and immature detoxification capacity increase vulnerability.

Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.

What to do: Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

Risk for pregnant and nursing people

High risk

Prenatal exposure to Bromoxynil is a concern due to potential endocrine disruption and developmental toxicity. Agricultural communities show higher gestational exposure through drinking water.

Known reproductive toxicant (GHS H360) or confirmed endocrine disruptor. Placental transfer is presumed. Fetal exposure during critical developmental windows may cause structural malformations, growth restriction, or functional deficits.

What to do: Minimize exposure during pregnancy and lactation. Consult healthcare provider regarding specific risks. Consider alternative products with lower hazard profiles.

Regulatory consensus

1 regulatory bodyhas classified Bromoxynil.

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
EDC Assessment—Suspected endocrine disruptor

Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.

Where kids encounter bromoxynil

  • Agricultural Products — crop treatment, soil application
  • Food Chain — residue on produce, water contamination

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Bromoxynil:

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM); Biopesticides; Biological control
    Trade-offs: Combines biological, cultural, and targeted chemical controls; reduces overall chemical use 30-70%; requires trained practitioners and monitoring infrastructure; higher management complexity; proven effective at scale in many crop systems.
    Relative cost: 1.2-2×

Frequently asked questions

Is bromoxynil safe for kids?

Infants face elevated risk from Bromoxynil through dietary residues and environmental drift. Developing organ systems and immature detoxification capacity increase vulnerability.

What products contain bromoxynil?

Bromoxynil appears in: crop treatment (Agricultural products); soil application (Agricultural products); residue on produce (Food chain); water contamination (Food chain).

What should I do if my child is exposed to bromoxynil?

Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

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Sources (1)
  1. PubChem (2026) — database

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