Description

(Phosphonooxy)Acetic Acid is a specialized organophosphorus compound that serves as a versatile chemical intermediate and functional additive. Its unique structure, combining phosphonic and carboxylic acid groups, makes it valuable for applications requiring chelation, scale inhibition, and surface modification. This product is essential for manufacturers in the water treatment, industrial cleaning, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking high-performance additives.

Application

• Water Treatment Formulations: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Industrial Cleaning Agents: Used as a key chelating agent and detergent builder in heavy-duty cleaners and metal surface treatment solutions.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing more complex phosphonate derivatives, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Functions as a bleaching stabilizer and sequestrant to improve process efficiency and product quality.
• Textile & Leather Auxiliaries: Employed as a dispersing and chelating agent in dyeing and finishing processes.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in scale inhibitor formulations for downhole and topside applications to prevent mineral deposits.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Phosphonooxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	13147-57-4
Molecular Formula	C2H5O6P
Molecular Weight	156.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Phosphonooxyacetic Acid; Acetic acid, 2-(phosphonooxy)-; Glycolic acid phosphate; 2-(Phosphonooxy)acetic acid; Hydroxyacetic acid phosphate; Phosphoric acid mono(glycolic acid) ester; POAA; Glycolic Acid Phosphate Ester
EINECS	236-113-7

Quality Control

Our (Phosphonooxy)Acetic Acid is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance, meeting the specifications required for industrial and specialty applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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