Description

Methyl Acetylphosphonate is a versatile organophosphorus compound with a reactive acetylphosphonate ester structure. It serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of phosphorylated molecules. This product is essential for R&D and production in industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where it is used to introduce phosphonate functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those with phosphate or phosphonate bioisosteres.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators containing phosphonate moieties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized phosphonate-based ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of flame retardants, metal surface treatment agents, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating activity-based probes and inhibitors to study enzyme mechanisms, particularly phosphatases and kinases.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and new reaction discovery.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl Acetylphosphonate
CAS No.	69103-75-9
Molecular Formula	C3H7O4P
Molecular Weight	138.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetylphosphonic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Acetylphosphonate; Methyl (Acetyloxy)phosphinate; (Acetyloxy)(methoxy)phosphine Oxide; MAPO; Acetylphosphonate Methyl Ester; Phosphonoacetic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Acetylphosphonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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