Description

3-(n-Acetyl-n-Hydroxy)Aminopropylphosphonic Acid is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a unique hydroxamic acid moiety, making it a valuable chelating agent and intermediate. This compound is critical for applications requiring selective metal ion binding and surface modification due to its bifunctional phosphonic and hydroxamic acid groups. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional coatings.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting metalloenzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators with enhanced bioavailability.
• Metal Chelation & Sequestration: Acts as an effective chelating agent in industrial water treatment, pulp & paper processing, and textile applications to control metal ions.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize metal oxides and other surfaces (e.g., in dental implants or corrosion-resistant coatings) due to its strong phosphonic acid anchoring group.
• Research Chemical: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for studying hydroxamate-phosphonate chemistry and developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Personal Care Ingredients: Potential use as a stabilizing or sequestering agent in cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(n-Acetyl-n-Hydroxy)Aminopropylphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	66508-32-5
Molecular Formula	C5H12NO5P
Molecular Weight	197.13 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-N-hydroxy-3-aminopropylphosphonic Acid; 3-[(Acetylhydroxyamino)propyl]phosphonic Acid; 1-Amino-3-phosphonopropane N-oxide, N-acetyl derivative; N-Hydroxy-N-acetyl-1,3-diaminopropanephosphonic Acid; Acetohydroxamic Acid Propylphosphonate Derivative; Phosphonic acid, P-[3-[(acetylhydroxyamino)propyl]]-; AHAPPA
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(n-Acetyl-n-Hydroxy)Aminopropylphosphonic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. Each lot is analyzed via modern analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and titration to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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