Description

Dipotassium Octylphosphonate CAS NO 38225-48-8 is a potassium salt of an organophosphorus acid, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to modify surfaces and impart specific chemical functionalities in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the specialty chemical, polymer, and agrochemical industries for applications requiring phosphonate-based chemistry.

Application

• As a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialized surfactants and detergents.
• Utilized as a corrosion inhibitor and scale control agent in industrial water treatment formulations.
• Employed in the production of flame-retardant additives for polymers and textiles.
• Serves as a chelating agent and sequestrant in various chemical processes.
• Acts as a surface modifier and coupling agent in advanced material composites.
• Used in agrochemical formulations as a component of pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Potential application in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Octylphosphonate
CAS No.	38225-48-8
Molecular Formula	C8H17KO3P • xH2O (Contact for details)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Octylphosphonic Acid Dipotassium Salt; Potassium Octylphosphonate; Dipotassium Octanephosphonate; Phosphonic Acid, Octyl-, Dipotassium Salt; K-OCTYLPHOSPHONATE; 1-Octanephosphonic Acid, Dipotassium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Octylphosphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers 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 (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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