Description

(Aminomethyl)Phosphonic Acid is an organophosphorus compound featuring both amino and phosphonic acid functional groups, making it a versatile chelating agent and chemical intermediate. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, which is critical for controlling scale and corrosion in industrial water systems. This product is essential for manufacturers and formulators in the water treatment, detergent, and agricultural chemical industries seeking effective and reliable phosphonate-based additives.

Application

• Water Treatment: A key component in scale and corrosion inhibitor formulations for cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Detergent & Cleaning Agents: Used as a builder and sequestrant to enhance cleaning efficiency by inactivating water hardness ions (calcium, magnesium).
• Agricultural Chemicals: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Industrial Cleaning: Employed in metal surface treatment and industrial cleaning solutions for its chelating properties.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Acts as a chelant in bleaching processes and as a dispersant to control deposits.
• Textile Processing: Used to prevent metal-ion catalyzed degradation of peroxide bleaches and to improve dyeing processes.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Incorporated into formulations for scale inhibition in oil and gas production and recovery operations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Aminomethyl)Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	1066-51-9
Molecular Formula	C H6 N O3 P
Molecular Weight	111.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Aminomethylphosphonic Acid; AMPA; (Amino methyl) phosphonic acid; Glyphosate Metabolite; N-(Phosphonomethyl)amine; Phosphonomethylamine
EINECS	213-901-9

Quality Control

Our (Aminomethyl)Phosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply consistency and traceability for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (1% Solution)	1.5 - 3.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.