Description

2-Hydroxyethyl-4-Diethylphosphonobenzoate is a specialized organophosphorus compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both phosphonate and benzoate ester functionalities, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a versatile building block for creating phosphonate-based ligands used in metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce phosphonate groups into polymer backbones, improving flame retardancy, adhesion, or metal-chelating properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or surface modifiers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for creating activity-based probes to study phosphonate-related biochemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyethyl-4-Diethylphosphonobenzoate
CAS No.	1263034-16-7
Molecular Formula	C13H19O6P
Molecular Weight	302.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Diethoxyphosphoryl)benzoic acid 2-hydroxyethyl ester; 2-Hydroxyethyl 4-(diethylphosphono)benzoate; Ethylene glycol 4-diethylphosphonobenzoate; Diethyl (4-((2-hydroxyethoxy)carbonyl)phenyl)phosphonate; Benzoic acid, 4-(diethylphosphono)-, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Hydroxyethyl-4-Diethylphosphonobenzoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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