Description

(6-Aminohexyl)-Phosphonic Acid CAS NO 94219-61-1 is a bifunctional organophosphorus compound featuring both a primary amine and a phosphonic acid group, making it a versatile linker and chelating agent. This unique structure is critical for creating stable covalent bonds with various surfaces and metal ions, enabling advanced material synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of surface modification, nanotechnology, and the development of specialized chelating resins and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: For functionalizing metal oxides (e.g., titanium dioxide, silica) and other inorganic surfaces to impart amine reactivity or improve adhesion.
• Chelating Resin Synthesis: As a key monomer or functional group for creating high-selectivity resins used in metal ion recovery, catalysis, and water treatment.
• Bioconjugation and Immobilization: Acting as a heterobifunctional crosslinker for attaching biomolecules (proteins, peptides) to solid supports, nanoparticles, or diagnostic devices.
• Nanoparticle Capping and Stabilization: To control the growth, prevent aggregation, and provide functional handles on quantum dots and other nanomaterials.
• Dental and Bone Cement Additive: To enhance bonding to tooth enamel or bone tissue through its phosphonic acid group's affinity for calcium.
• Corrosion Inhibition: As a component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces by forming stable protective layers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: In the synthesis of bisphosphonate analogs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting bone diseases.
• Catalyst Ligand: For constructing complex ligands in homogeneous catalysis due to its strong metal-coordinating properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6-Aminohexyl)-Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	94219-61-1
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₆NO₃P
Molecular Weight	181.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Aminohexylphosphonic Acid; 6-Amino-1-hexanephosphonic Acid; Aminohexylphosphonic Acid; Phosphonic acid, P-(6-aminohexyl)-; 1-Amino-6-phosphonohexane; H₂N(CH₂)₆PO₃H₂; AHPA; 6-AHPA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (6-Aminohexyl)-Phosphonic 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 exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccant.

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.