Description

Diphenylphosphonoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile organophosphorus compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique phosphonate ester functionality, which is essential for constructing complex molecules in a controlled and efficient manner. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including potential drug candidates and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require phosphonate moieties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized phosphine-based ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, flame retardants, and other functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) olefination reactions and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylphosphonoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	16139-79-0
Molecular Formula	C16H17O4P
Molecular Weight	304.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (Diphenylphosphono)acetate; Diethyl (Diphenylphosphono)acetate (common misnomer); Ethyl 2-(Diphenylphosphono)acetate; Acetic acid, (diphenylphosphinyl)-, ethyl ester; Diethyl Diphenylphosphonoacetate; (Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)diphenylphosphine oxide; Phosphonoacetic acid, P,P-diphenyl-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diphenylphosphonoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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