Description

(1-Hydroxy-1-Phosphono)Hexadecylphosphonic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain organophosphonic acid derivative valued for its excellent chelating and surface-active properties. This compound is a critical functional intermediate for creating advanced materials with specific metal-binding and surface-modification capabilities. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the specialty chemicals, water treatment, and material science industries for developing corrosion inhibitors, scale control agents, and functional polymer additives.

Application

• Corrosion and Scale Inhibition: A key active ingredient in advanced water treatment formulations for industrial cooling and boiler systems, providing superior protection against scale formation and metal corrosion.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal finishing and pretreatment processes to form stable, protective layers on metal surfaces, enhancing paint adhesion and corrosion resistance.
• Polymer Additive: Serves as a functional monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including ion-exchange resins and membranes, to impart metal-chelating functionality.
• Detergent Builder: Acts as a highly effective sequestrant in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations to control water hardness and improve cleaning efficiency.
• Ceramic and Mineral Processing: Employed as a dispersant and processing aid to control particle size and improve slurry stability in ceramic manufacturing and mineral beneficiation.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in scale inhibitor formulations for oil and gas production to prevent mineral scale deposition in wells and pipelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Hydroxy-1-Phosphono)Hexadecylphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	2809-24-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₇O₆P₂
Molecular Weight	402.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hydroxyhexadecane-1,1-diphosphonic Acid; Hexadecyl-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic Acid; HPA; 16-Carbon Hydroxy Diphosphonic Acid; Palmityl Hydroxy Diphosphonate; C16-HEDP; Phosphonic acid, P-[1-hydroxyhexadecyl]-, P-oxide; 2809-24-7
EINECS	220-552-8

Quality Control

Our (1-Hydroxy-1-Phosphono)Hexadecylphosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and specialty chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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