Description

[[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Imino]Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic phosphonate compound. It serves as a highly effective chelating agent and scale inhibitor, valued for its ability to bind metal ions and prevent mineral deposits under demanding conditions. This chemical is essential for industrial water treatment, oilfield applications, and as a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialized materials and pharmaceuticals.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Primary application as a superior scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in squeeze treatments and as a component in drilling fluids to control scale formation in wells and production equipment.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a builder and chelant to enhance cleaning efficiency by sequestering water hardness ions (Ca2+, Mg2+).
• Textile & Pulp Processing: Employed as a stabilizer for peroxides in bleaching processes and to control metal ion interference.
• Personal Care Products: Functions as a stabilizing agent and chelator in certain cosmetic and personal care formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate or ligand precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced material science.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in formulations for metal cleaning, pickling, and plating baths to control scale and improve surface quality.

Basic Information

Product Name	[[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Imino]Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	5995-42-6
Molecular Formula	C4H13NO7P2
Molecular Weight	249.10 g/mol
Synonyms	HEBP; 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic Acid; (1-Hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonic Acid; Etidronic Acid; HEDP; Dequest 2010; Phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-; (1-Hydroxyethane-1,1-diyl)bis(phosphonic acid)
EINECS	227-835-4

Quality Control

Our [[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Imino]Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

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); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	2.0 - 3.0
Water Content	Contact for details
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm

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