Description

[(3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl)Imino]Bis(Methylene)]Diphosphonic Acid is a high-performance organophosphorus compound known for its excellent chelating and scale inhibition properties. This chemical is critical for industrial processes requiring precise control of metal ions and prevention of inorganic scale formation. It is primarily utilized by the water treatment, oilfield chemical, and detergent formulation industries to enhance operational efficiency and protect equipment.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Oilfield Chemistry: Used in squeeze treatments and as a component in drilling fluids to control scale deposition in downhole equipment and pipelines.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to sequester calcium and magnesium ions, improving cleaning efficacy in hard water.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Functions as a chelant in bleaching processes and to control metal-ion catalyzed decomposition of peroxides.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a stabilizer and sequestrant in dyeing and bleaching baths to prevent adverse effects from metal impurities.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated as a stabilizing agent in formulations to enhance shelf-life and product performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl)Imino]Bis(Methylene)]Diphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	84713-01-9
Molecular Formula	C11H25NO6P2
Molecular Weight	329.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Dequest 2054; PBTC; 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic Acid (common mis-association, but a related phosphonate); Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid; (3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl)iminobis(methylene)diphosphonic Acid; TMHD Phosphonic Acid; Iminobis(methylenephosphonic acid) C9-alkyl derivative; Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) trimethylhexyl derivative; ATMP C9 derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of [(3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl)Imino]Bis(Methylene)]Diphosphonic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure consistency and compliance with industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, active content, and key physical parameters are available for all shipments.

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 containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 50.0 % (by Titration)
pH (1% aqueous solution)	1.5 - 2.5
Density (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35 g/cm³
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.