Description

6-[Bis(Phosphonomethyl)Amino]Hexanoic Acid is a specialized bifunctional organic compound featuring both phosphonic acid and carboxylic acid groups on an aminohexanoic acid backbone. This unique structure makes it a highly effective chelating agent and a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced scale inhibitors and metal ion sequestrants. It is primarily utilized by formulators and researchers in the water treatment, detergent, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-performance phosphonate-based additives.

Application

• Water Treatment Formulations: A key intermediate for synthesizing next-generation phosphonate scale and corrosion inhibitors used in industrial cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Detergent & Cleaning Agents: Serves as a builder and chelating agent in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations to control water hardness and enhance cleaning efficacy.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal finishing and plating baths as a complexing agent to stabilize metal ions and improve coating quality.
• Textile & Pulp Processing: Acts as a chelant and dispersant in processes such as bleaching, dyeing, and pulp production to improve process efficiency and product quality.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a precursor for chemicals that prevent mineral scale formation in oil and gas production and recovery operations.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Functions as an intermediate for synthesizing certain herbicides or plant growth regulators that require phosphonate functionality.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in organic and medicinal chemistry for creating novel chelating ligands, prodrugs, or functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-[Bis(Phosphonomethyl)Amino]Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	55628-97-2
Molecular Formula	C8H19NO8P2
Molecular Weight	319.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid, hexanoic acid derivative; 6-(Bis(phosphonomethyl)amino)hexanoic acid; PBHA; Aminohexanoic Acid Phosphonate Derivative; N,N-Bis(phosphonomethyl)-6-aminohexanoic acid; (6-Carboxypentyl)iminobis(methylenephosphonic acid); Hexanoic acid, 6-[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]-; ZL-1102 (potential research code)
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-[Bis(Phosphonomethyl)Amino]Hexanoic Acid adheres to a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
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.