Description

(2-Aminoethyl)Phosphonic Acid is an organophosphorus compound featuring both an amino and a phosphonic acid functional group, making it a versatile chelating agent and chemical intermediate. Its unique structure provides excellent metal-binding properties, which is critical for applications requiring scale inhibition, corrosion control, and mineral sequestration. This product is essential for manufacturers and formulators in the water treatment, detergent, and agricultural chemical industries seeking high-performance, multifunctional additives.

Application

• Water Treatment Chemicals: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial cooling and boiler water systems.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to enhance cleaning power by sequestering calcium and magnesium ions in hard water.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, plant growth regulators, and nutrient absorption enhancers.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed in plating baths and metal finishing processes for its metal-complexing and surface-modifying properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and synthesis of bioactive molecules and drug candidates.
• Textile & Paper Processing: Functions as a dispersant and chelant to improve process efficiency and product quality.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Aminoethyl)Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	2041-14-7
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈NO₃P
Molecular Weight	125.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminoethylphosphonic Acid; AEP; AEPA; Fosfonate; Aminoethylphosphonate; Ciliatine; 2-Phosphonoethylamine; Ethanolamine phosphate
EINECS	218-047-6

Quality Control

Our (2-Aminoethyl)Phosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profile testing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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)	≤ 20 ppm
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.