Description

(4-Dimethylamino-1-Hydroxy-1-Phosphono-Butyl)Phosphonic Acid is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a unique bisphosphonate structure with an amino-hydroxy functional group. This molecular architecture makes it a highly effective chelating agent and scale inhibitor, crucial for managing water chemistry in demanding industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by water treatment specialists, formulators of industrial cleaning agents, and researchers in mineral processing to control scale formation and corrosion, particularly against calcium and metal ions.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: A key component in cooling water and boiler water treatment formulations to inhibit scale formation (e.g., calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate) and control corrosion.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a builder and sequestrant in industrial and institutional cleaning products to inactivate water hardness ions and improve cleaning efficiency.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Used as a chelant and dispersant to control metal ions (e.g., iron, manganese) that can affect pulp brightness and paper quality.
• Textile Processing: Employed in dyeing and bleaching baths to sequester metal ions that can interfere with chemical processes and cause fabric stains.
• Oilfield Applications: Functions as a scale inhibitor in squeeze treatments and production chemicals to prevent mineral scale deposition in wells and pipelines.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal cleaning and plating baths to control water hardness and prevent precipitation on metal surfaces.
• Research & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate or ligand in the development of new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysts, and pharmaceutical candidates.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(4-Dimethylamino-1-Hydroxy-1-Phosphono-Butyl)Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	104361-73-1
Molecular Formula	C6H17NO7P2
Molecular Weight	277.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hydroxy-4-(dimethylamino)-1,1-butanediyldiphosphonic Acid; Dequest 2066; Amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid) derivative; ATMP derivative; 4-(Dimethylamino)-1-hydroxybutane-1,1-diyldiphosphonic Acid; PBTC precursor; Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic acid analog; N,N-Dimethyl-1-amino-3-phosphonopropanephosphonic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of (4-Dimethylamino-1-Hydroxy-1-Phosphono-Butyl)Phosphonic Acid adheres to a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration or HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and control of key impurities and moisture content. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications and relevant industry standards.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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