Description

10-Aminodecylphosphonic Acid is a bifunctional organophosphorus compound featuring both a long-chain amino group and a phosphonic acid moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable chelating agent and surface modifier, capable of forming stable complexes with metal ions and binding to various inorganic surfaces. It is primarily utilized in advanced material science, serving as a key intermediate for the synthesis of functionalized polymers, corrosion inhibitors, and specialized catalysts. Industries involved in nanotechnology, water treatment, and metal finishing will find this specialty chemical essential for developing high-performance formulations.

Application

• Metal Surface Treatment & Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as a highly effective chelating agent and corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment systems and metal pretreatment formulations.
• Nanomaterial & Composite Synthesis: Serves as a critical surface-modifying agent and linker molecule for functionalizing nanoparticles, quantum dots, and other nanomaterials to enhance dispersion and compatibility.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Used as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis and homogeneous catalysis research.
• Bioconjugation & Medical Device Coatings: Employed to create bioactive surfaces on medical implants and devices due to its ability to form stable bonds with both organic and inorganic substrates.
• Scale Inhibition in Industrial Processes: Prevents scale formation in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis membranes by sequestering calcium and other scaling cations.
• Flame Retardant Synergist: Incorporated as a component in flame-retardant polymer composites to improve char formation and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Aminodecylphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	859458-82-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₄NO₃P
Molecular Weight	237.28 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Amino-1-decylphosphonic Acid; 10-Aminodecylphosphonate; (10-Aminodecyl)phosphonic Acid; Decylphosphonic Acid, 10-amino-; Phosphonic acid, P-(10-aminodecyl)-; Amino-C10-Phosphonic Acid; ω-Aminodecylphosphonic Acid; 1-Amino-10-phosphonodecane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 10-Aminodecylphosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We are committed to consistent quality and supply reliability for your research and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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