Description

Phosphonic Acid, [1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4,4-Dimethyl-1,2-Pentadienyl]- is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a unique pentadienyl backbone with tertiary butyl and dimethyl substituents. This structural complexity makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel ligands, catalysts, and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring complex phosphorus-containing motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific phosphonic acid structure imparts unique biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized phosphonate and phosphine ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Additives: Investigated for use as a monomer or additive to impart flame retardancy, stability, or specific functional groups to advanced polymer systems.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms, developing new synthetic methodologies, and exploring structure-activity relationships.
• Coordination Chemistry: Utilized to synthesize metal complexes for applications in materials science, including sensors and catalytic surfaces.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Phosphonic Acid, [1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4,4-Dimethyl-1,2-Pentadienyl]-
CAS No.	42087-76-3
Molecular Formula	C11H21O3P
Molecular Weight	232.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(1-tert-Butyl-4,4-dimethylpenta-1,2-dien-1-yl)phosphonic acid; 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-pentadienylphosphonic acid; Phosphonic acid, P-[1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-pentadienyl]-; tert-Butyldimethylpentadienylphosphonic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of Phosphonic Acid, [1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4,4-Dimethyl-1,2-Pentadienyl]- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets your precise research and development requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to the reactive nature of the pentadienyl and phosphonic acid groups, prolonged exposure to air and moisture should be minimized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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