Description

(2,5-Dihydroxy-3,4,6-Triphosphonooxy-Cyclohexoxy)Phosphonic Acid is a highly functionalized, multi-phosphonate derivative of inositol, representing a sophisticated class of complexing agents and chelators. Its value lies in its exceptional ability to bind and sequester polyvalent metal ions, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron, with high affinity and stability across a wide pH range. This compound is essential for industries requiring advanced scale inhibition, metal passivation, or precise control of metal-catalyzed reactions, including water treatment, industrial cleaning, and specialized chemical synthesis.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a high-performance scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems, particularly effective against calcium phosphate and carbonate scales.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a powerful builder and chelating agent in industrial and institutional cleaning products to inactivate water hardness ions and enhance surfactant efficiency.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Used for peroxide stabilization and as a chelant in bleaching processes to prevent catalytic decomposition by transition metals.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in scale inhibitor formulations for squeeze treatments and production chemicals to prevent mineral deposition in wells and pipelines.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a dispersing and sequestering agent in dyeing, bleaching, and tanning baths to improve process uniformity and product quality.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal cleaning, pickling, and plating baths to control metal ions and prevent undesirable precipitation.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Can be utilized as a stabilizer or chelating agent in certain pesticide and micronutrient fertilizer formulations.
• Research & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized ligand or building block in pharmaceutical research, material science, and the synthesis of novel coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,5-Dihydroxy-3,4,6-Triphosphonooxy-Cyclohexoxy)Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	110298-84-5
Molecular Formula	C6H15O20P4
Molecular Weight	494.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Inositol Hexaphosphoric Acid Partial Ester; myo-Inositol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), 1-(phosphonic acid); Hexaphosphorylated Inositol Phosphonate; Phosphonic acid, P-[2,5-dihydroxy-3,4,6-tris(phosphonooxy)cyclohexyl]-; Inositol Polyphosphate Derivative; IP6 Derivative; Chelating Agent 110298-84-5
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Quality Control

Our production of (2,5-Dihydroxy-3,4,6-Triphosphonooxy-Cyclohexoxy)Phosphonic Acid adheres to a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration or HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and quantification of key impurities and residual solvents. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements, ensuring full traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). The container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or hydrolysis.

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)	≤ 5.0%
pH (1% Solution)	1.5 - 3.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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