Description

Difluoromethylene Diphosphonate is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a difluoromethylene bridge linking two phosphonate groups. This unique structure makes it a highly effective and versatile chelating agent and corrosion inhibitor, particularly for metal ions in aqueous systems. It is a critical intermediate and functional additive in industries requiring precise control over scale formation and metal sequestration. Key users include manufacturers of industrial water treatment formulations, detergent builders, and advanced ceramic or electronic materials.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Primary application as a high-performance scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a superior builder and sequestrant to inactivate water hardness ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺), enhancing cleaning efficiency.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in scale squeeze treatments and as an additive in drilling fluids to prevent mineral scale deposition in wells and equipment.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a dispersing and chelating agent in dyeing and tanning processes to improve product quality and process stability.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed to control metal ion interference during bleaching and pulping, improving brightness and pulp yield.
• Ceramics & Electronics: Functions as a dispersant and processing aid in the production of advanced ceramics and electronic components.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Potential use as a chelating agent in micronutrient fertilizers and pesticide formulations.
• Research & Chemical Synthesis: Valuable intermediate for synthesizing novel bisphosphonate compounds with biological or material science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Difluoromethylene Diphosphonate
CAS No.	10596-32-4
Molecular Formula	C1H4F2O6P2 (Acid form) / C1H2F2O6P24- (Tetra-anion)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) Fluorinated Analog; (1-Hydroxyethylidene)bis(phosphonic acid) Fluorinated Derivative; Difluoromethylene Bisphosphonate; Methylene Diphosphonate Difluoro Analog; F2C(PO3H2)2; Tetrafluoromethane Diphosphonic Acid Derivative; Fluorinated HEDP; Water Treatment Chemical WT-DFMP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Difluoromethylene Diphosphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance as a chelating agent. Key parameters monitored include assay (active content), fluoride content, pH, and clarity of solution. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO₂, which can affect product stability. Store away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 95.0%
pH (1% Solution)	Contact for details
Fluoride Content	≤ Specified limit
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Freely soluble in water

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