Description

Potassium Butyl Hydrogen Phosphate is an organophosphorus compound that serves as a versatile intermediate and additive in various industrial processes. Its unique structure provides valuable properties as a surfactant, corrosion inhibitor, and chelating agent, making it a critical component for enhancing product performance and stability. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in sectors such as metal treatment, polymer production, and specialty chemical synthesis, where precise control over surface activity and ionic interactions is required.

Application

• As a corrosion inhibitor and scale control agent in industrial water treatment and cooling systems.
• Functioning as a surfactant intermediate in the formulation of detergents, emulsifiers, and wetting agents.
• Used as a chelating agent and sequestrant in metal finishing, electroplating, and textile processing baths.
• Acting as a flame retardant synergist and plasticizer in polymer and resin formulations.
• Employed as a dispersing agent and grinding aid in pigment, ceramic, and mineral processing.
• Serving as a catalyst or catalyst component in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Utilized in oilfield chemicals for applications such as drilling fluid additives and scale prevention.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Butyl Hydrogen Phosphate
CAS No.	25238-99-7
Molecular Formula	C4H10KO4P
Molecular Weight	192.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Dihydrogen Phosphate Potassium Salt; Potassium Butylphosphate; Monobutyl Phosphate Potassium Salt; Potassium n-Butyl Phosphate; Butyl Acid Phosphate Potassium Salt; K-BHP; Phosphoric Acid, Monobutyl Ester, Potassium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Butyl Hydrogen Phosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification, to meet exacting customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and key specifications are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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