Description

[(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Ammonium Salt is a high-performance organophosphorus compound belonging to the class of bisphosphonates. This chemical is valued for its excellent chelating and scale inhibition properties, making it a critical additive in industrial water treatment and process chemistry. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and formulators in the water treatment, oilfield, and detergent industries where control of metal ions and mineral scale is essential for operational efficiency and equipment longevity.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems, boilers, and reverse osmosis membranes.
• Oilfield Chemistry: Used in squeeze treatments and as a component in drilling fluids to prevent carbonate and sulfate scale formation in downhole equipment and pipelines.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to sequester calcium and magnesium ions, enhancing cleaning power and preventing soap scum.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Employed as a dispersant and chelant to control metal ions that can catalyze peroxide decomposition and affect paper brightness.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a stabilizer and sequestrant in bleaching and dyeing baths to improve process consistency and fabric quality.
• Personal Care Products: May be used in specific formulations as a stabilizing agent for peroxides and other active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Ammonium Salt
CAS No.	94113-32-3
Molecular Formula	C10H28N3O6P2 (for mono-ammonium salt, typical)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 347.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyliminobis(methylene)diphosphonic acid ammonium salt; N-Octyl-1,1-diphosphonomethanamine ammonium salt; Dequest 2054 (typical trade name); OBMPA, ammonium salt; 1-Octylamino-1,1-diphosphonic acid ammonium salt; Amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid) octyl derivative; Scale inhibitor 2054; ATMP-O octyl derivative.
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Quality Control

Our production of [(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Ammonium Salt adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly yellow liquid
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 50.0 %
pH (1% aqueous solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30 g/cm³
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.