Description

Phosphonoacetic Acid is a versatile organophosphorus compound that serves as a key building block and chelating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both phosphonic and carboxylic acid groups, makes it valuable for creating metal-organic frameworks and functional materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific binding or catalytic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of antiviral and bone-targeting drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides and plant growth regulators that utilize phosphonate chemistry.
• Metal Chelation & Sequestration: Effective chelating agent for calcium and other metal ions in water treatment and industrial cleaning formulations.
• Material Science: Building block for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and functional polymers requiring phosphonate ligands.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods and metal ion analysis.
• Surface Modification: Employed to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal oxide surfaces for corrosion inhibition or biocompatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phosphonoacetic Acid
CAS No.	4408-78-0
Molecular Formula	C2H5O5P
Molecular Weight	140.03 g/mol
Synonyms	PAA; (Phosphonomethyl)glycine precursor; Carboxymethylphosphonic Acid; Acetic acid, phosphono-; 2-Phosphonoacetic Acid; Glycine, N-(phosphonomethyl)- derivative; Phosphonoethanoic Acid; NSC 266315
EINECS	224-561-3

Quality Control

Our Phosphonoacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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