Description

[(Butylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid is a specialized organophosphorus compound belonging to the bisphosphonate class. This chemical is valued for its strong chelating properties and its ability to inhibit scale formation and corrosion, making it a critical performance additive in industrial water treatment formulations. It serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing more complex phosphonate derivatives used across various high-tech sectors. Industries such as water treatment, oilfield chemicals, and detergent manufacturing rely on its consistent quality and efficacy.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used as a chelating agent and scale inhibitor in well stimulation, fracturing fluids, and production to prevent mineral deposits.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and sequestrant to enhance cleaning power by controlling water hardness ions.
• Chemical Synthesis: A vital phosphonate intermediate for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated as a stabilizing agent in certain cosmetic and personal care formulations.
• Textile & Pulp Processing: Functions as a dispersant and chelant to improve process efficiency and product quality.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Butylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	5995-28-8
Molecular Formula	C9H23NO6P2
Molecular Weight	303.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyliminobis(methylenephosphonic acid); N-Butyl-1,1-diphosphonomethanamine; PBMPA; Dequest 2054; 1-Butylamino-1,1-diphosphonic acid; (Butylamino)dimethylenediphosphonic acid; N-Butylaminomethanediphosphonic Acid; Amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid) butyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of [(Butylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profile checks. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	2.0 - 4.0

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