Description

(2-Amino-1-Hydroxyethyl)Phosphonic Acid is a multifunctional organophosphorus compound that serves as a versatile building block and chelating agent. Its unique structure, featuring both amino and phosphonic acid functional groups, provides excellent metal ion sequestration and surface modification properties. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the water treatment, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking high-performance scale and corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Water Treatment Chemicals: A key intermediate for synthesizing advanced scale and corrosion inhibitors in cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Personal Care Formulations: Used in the production of chelating agents (like HEDP derivatives) for shampoos, soaps, and other cosmetic products to enhance stability and performance.
• Industrial Cleaning Agents: Acts as a builder and sequestrant in acidic and alkaline cleaning formulations for industrial equipment and membranes.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a dispersing and chelating agent in dyeing and tanning processes to improve color fastness and product quality.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Functions as a component in formulations for metal cleaning, pickling, and plating baths to control metal ions.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Serves as an intermediate for herbicides and plant growth regulators that require phosphonate functionality.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting bone-related disorders.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(2-Amino-1-Hydroxyethyl)Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	115511-00-7
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈NO₄P
Molecular Weight	141.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-2-hydroxyethylphosphonic Acid; 2-Amino-1-hydroxyethylphosphonic Acid; 1-Hydroxy-2-aminoethylphosphonic Acid; AHAP; Amino Hydroxyethyl Phosphonic Acid; Fosfomycin Intermediate; (1-Hydroxy-2-aminoethyl)phosphonic Acid; Glycine, N-(phosphonomethyl)-, 1-oxide (related derivative)
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Quality Control

Every batch of (2-Amino-1-Hydroxyethyl)Phosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and titration to ensure product identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (1% Solution)	2.0 - 4.0

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