Description

(1-Amino-1-Methylethyl)Phosphonic Acid is a versatile organophosphorus compound featuring both amino and phosphonic acid functional groups, making it a valuable building block and chelating agent. This bifunctional structure is critical for applications requiring strong metal ion sequestration and surface modification. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in sectors such as water treatment, specialty chemicals, and materials science who require high-purity, reliable intermediates for synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Water Treatment Chemicals: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial cooling and boiler water systems.
• Metal Chelation & Sequestration: Used in formulations for metal cleaning, plating baths, and as a stabilizer to control metal ions in various processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthon in the production of bisphosphonate drugs and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides and plant growth regulators with phosphonate activity.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces of metals, oxides, and polymers to improve adhesion, corrosion resistance, or biocompatibility.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Enhances the performance of industrial and institutional cleaners by chelating hardness ions.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic and inorganic chemistry research for constructing complex phosphonate-containing structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Amino-1-Methylethyl)Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	5035-79-0
Molecular Formula	C₃H₁₀NO₃P
Molecular Weight	139.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-1-methylethylphosphonic Acid; 2-Aminoisopropylphosphonic Acid; (1-Amino-1-methylethyl)phosphonic Acid; 2-Amino-2-propylphosphonic Acid; 1-Amino-1-methyl-ethylphosphonate; AMPA (context-specific); α-Aminoisopropylphosphonic Acid; 2-Phosphonopropan-2-amine
EINECS	225-719-7

Quality Control

Every batch of (1-Amino-1-Methylethyl)Phosphonic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and provide comprehensive batch-specific documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.