Description

[(Hexylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid is a specialized organophosphorus compound belonging to the bisphosphonate class. This chemical is valued for its strong chelating and scale inhibition properties, making it a critical component in industrial water treatment and process chemistry. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and formulators in the water treatment, oilfield, and detergent industries seeking high-performance additives for corrosion and deposit control.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems, boilers, and reverse osmosis membranes.
• Oilfield Chemistry: Used in squeeze treatments and as a component in downhole scale inhibitor formulations to prevent mineral scale deposition in production wells and equipment.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to sequester hardness ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺), enhancing cleaning efficiency in industrial and institutional cleaners.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Employed to control scale formation and metal ion interference during bleaching and pulping operations.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a sequestrant and dispersant in dyeing and finishing baths to improve color uniformity and prevent spotting.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal cleaning and plating baths to prevent precipitation and improve surface quality.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Hexylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	5995-29-9
Molecular Formula	C₈H₂₁NO₆P₂
Molecular Weight	289.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyliminobis(methylenephosphonic acid); Dequest 2054; 1-Hexylamino-1,1-diphosphonic acid; N-Hexylaminomethanediphosphonic acid; HIDPA; Aminohexylidenebisphosphonic acid; (Hexylamino)methanediphosphonic acid; PBTC precursor (in context)
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Quality Control

Our production of [(Hexylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is analyzed to ensure consistent purity and performance, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding industry standards for technical-grade applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may 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 (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	2.0 - 4.0

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