Description

Phosphonoformic Acid Trisodium Salt Hexahydrate is a high-purity organophosphorus compound, valued for its unique chemical structure that combines phosphonate and carboxylate functionalities. This compound serves as a critical reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis and research, offering excellent water solubility and ionic character. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalyst development, scale inhibition, and as a building block for novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of antiviral and bisphosphonate drug candidates.
• Scale Inhibitor Precursor: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of high-performance phosphonate-based scale and corrosion inhibitors for water treatment.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating novel metal-chelating ligands and catalysts in organic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its phosphonate moiety.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as an analog of pyrophosphate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Material Science: Investigated for the surface modification of materials and in the formulation of functional coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phosphonoformic Acid Trisodium Salt Hexahydrate
CAS No.	34156-56-4
Molecular Formula	C H3 Na3 O7 P · 6H2O
Molecular Weight	350.06 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 242.0 g/mol)
Synonyms	Trisodium Phosphonoformate Hexahydrate; Trisodium Carboxyphosphonate Hexahydrate; Foscarnet Trisodium Salt Hexahydrate; PFA Trisodium Salt; Phosphonoformic Acid Sodium Salt; Trisodium (Phosphonatooxy)formate; Carboxyphosphonic Acid Trisodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Phosphonoformic Acid Trisodium Salt Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and water content. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, including pharmaceutical R&D and specialty chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	29.0% - 32.0% (Theoretical for Hexahydrate: ~30.9%)
pH (5% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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