Description

Diethyl 3-Hydroxypropylphosphonate is a versatile organophosphorus compound that serves as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phosphonate ester and a terminal hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This chemical is particularly essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of bisphosphonate drugs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting bone metabolism disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Flame Retardant Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing phosphorus-based flame retardants used in polymers and textiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of phosphonate-containing ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for introducing phosphonate functional groups via Michael addition or other coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 3-Hydroxypropylphosphonate
CAS No.	55849-69-9
Molecular Formula	C7H17O4P
Molecular Weight	196.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxypropylphosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl (3-Hydroxypropyl)phosphonate; Diethyl 3-Hydroxy-1-propanephosphonate; (3-Hydroxypropyl)phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Phosphonic Acid, P-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-, Diethyl Ester; DEHPP
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl 3-Hydroxypropylphosphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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