Bromopropylate
# Bromopropylate

Bromopropylate is a chemical compound used as an acaricide against spider mites in apiaries and on fruit crops such as citrus and grapes. It was banned by the European Union in 2011.

## Preparation

Bromopropylate is prepared by the esterification of the 4,4'-dibromo derivative of benzilic acid with isopropanol.

