Description

[(Methylamino)Methylene]Bisphosphonic Acid is a specialized organophosphorus compound belonging to the bisphosphonate class. This chemical matters as a versatile and effective chelating agent and scale inhibitor, crucial for controlling mineral deposition in industrial water systems. Industries such as water treatment, oilfield chemicals, and detergent manufacturing need it for its superior sequestration properties and thermal stability. Its unique structure also makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex phosphonate derivatives and pharmaceutical actives.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in squeeze treatments and as a component in drilling fluids to prevent carbonate and sulfate scale formation in wells and pipelines.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and sequestrant to inactivate water hardness ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺), enhancing cleaning efficiency.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key phosphonate intermediate for producing N-containing bisphosphonate drugs, agrochemicals, and functional materials.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed in bleaching and process water systems to control scale and stabilize peroxides.
• Textile Processing: Used as a chelant in dyeing and finishing baths to improve color fastness and process consistency.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Methylamino)Methylene]Bisphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	32545-63-4
Molecular Formula	C₂H₉NO₆P₂
Molecular Weight	205.04 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylaminomethylene-1,1-bisphosphonic Acid; (Methylamino)methylene-1,1-diphosphonic Acid; MAPH; Methylene(methylamino)bisphosphonic Acid; Amino(methylene)bisphosphonic Acid Methyl Derivative; Phosphonic acid, P,P'-[methylimino)bis(methylene)]bis-; N-Methyl-ATMP; N-Methylaminomethanediphosphonic Acid
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Quality Control

Our [(Methylamino)Methylene]Bisphosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your quality 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Solubility	Soluble in water, alkaline solutions

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