Description

Phosphonic Acid, P,P'-[1,4-Piperazinediylbis(Methylene)]Bis- is a specialized organophosphorus compound with a unique piperazine-bridged bisphosphonic acid structure. This molecular architecture makes it a highly effective chelating agent and scale inhibitor, crucial for controlling metal ion precipitation and crystal growth in demanding industrial systems. It is primarily sought by formulators and process engineers in the water treatment, detergent, and oilfield chemical industries for its superior sequestration performance and thermal stability.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: A key component in cooling water and boiler water treatment formulations to prevent scale formation from calcium, magnesium, and barium salts.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Used as a builder and chelant to inactivate water hardness ions, enhancing the cleaning efficiency of soaps and detergents.
• Oilfield Production Chemicals: Employed as a scale inhibitor in squeeze treatments to prevent mineral scale deposition in downhole equipment and pipelines.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Acts as a chelating agent in bleaching processes to stabilize peroxides and improve pulp brightness.
• Textile Processing: Utilized to sequester metal ions in dyeing and finishing baths, preventing shade variation and fabric damage.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated in certain formulations as a stabilizer and chelating agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phosphonic Acid, P,P'-[1,4-Piperazinediylbis(Methylene)]Bis-
CAS No.	89280-71-7
Molecular Formula	C8H22N2O6P2
Molecular Weight	304.22 g/mol
Synonyms	PBTC; Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid (common misnomer for related compounds, often used in industry); 1,4-Piperazinediylbis(methylenephosphonic acid); Piperazine-1,4-bis(methylenephosphonic acid); Dequest 7000 (potential trade name); Amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid) piperazine derivative; PBTC-N; Bis(phosphonomethyl)piperazine
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Quality Control

Our production of Phosphonic Acid, P,P'-[1,4-Piperazinediylbis(Methylene)]Bis- adheres to a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for our global B2B clients.

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 kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	2.0 - 4.0

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