Description

12-Bromododecylphosphonic Acid is a high-purity, bifunctional organophosphorus compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced material science. Its unique structure, featuring both a long alkyl bromide chain and a phosphonic acid group, enables robust surface modification and covalent attachment to various substrates. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the nanotechnology, electronics, and biomedical sectors who require precise molecular-level control for creating functionalized surfaces, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), and novel polymer precursors.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal oxides (e.g., titanium, aluminum, indium tin oxide) for corrosion inhibition, improved adhesion, or to introduce specific surface functionalities.
• Nanomaterial Functionalization: A key ligand for anchoring nanoparticles and quantum dots, enhancing their dispersion stability and compatibility in composite materials.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Synthesis: Acts as a versatile monomer or chain-transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including flame retardants and phosphorus-containing dendrimers.
• Biomedical Interface Engineering: Employed to functionalize implant surfaces (e.g., stents, bone grafts) to promote biocompatibility, reduce fouling, or enable drug conjugation.
• Lubricant & Additive Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing extreme-pressure additives and anti-wear agents in advanced lubricant formulations.
• Organic Electronics: Used to modify electrode surfaces in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and perovskite solar cells to improve charge injection and device efficiency.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Bromododecylphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	202920-07-8
Molecular Formula	C12H26BrO3P
Molecular Weight	329.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylphosphonic Acid, 12-Bromo-; 12-Bromo-1-dodecylphosphonic Acid; (12-Bromododecyl)phosphonic Acid; ω-Bromododecylphosphonic Acid; Br(CH2)12PO(OH)2; 1-Bromo-12-phosphonododecane; Bromododecylphosphonate; Phosphonic acid, P-(12-bromododecyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 12-Bromododecylphosphonic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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