Description

[(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Potassium Salt is a high-purity, organophosphorus compound belonging to the bisphosphonate class. This specialized chemical is valued for its excellent chelating and scale inhibition properties, making it a critical performance additive in demanding industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the water treatment, detergent, and oilfield chemical industries for its ability to control metal ions and prevent mineral deposition.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems, boilers, and reverse osmosis membranes.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a powerful builder and sequestrant to inactivate water hardness ions (calcium, magnesium) and enhance cleaning efficiency.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in scale squeeze treatments and as an additive in drilling fluids to prevent carbonate and sulfate scale formation in wells and pipelines.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Functions as a chelant in bleaching sequences and as a dispersant to control metal ions that can degrade pulp quality.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a stabilizer and sequestrant in peroxide bleaching baths and dyeing processes.
• Personal Care Products: May be used in specialized formulations as a stabilizing agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Potassium Salt
CAS No.	94232-12-9
Molecular Formula	C10H24K2N1O6P2 (typical for dipotassium salt)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 403.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Octyliminobis(Methylenephosphonate); PBTC, Potassium Salt; 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid, Octylimino Derivative, K-Salt; Octyliminobis(Methylenephosphonic Acid) Dipotassium Salt; Dequest 2066 (related trade series); 1-Octylamino-1,1-diphosphonate Potassium Salt; Scale Inhibitor PBTC-K; Phosphonobutane Tricarboxylic Acid Derivative
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Quality Control

Our [(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Potassium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, pH, and active content is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed after initial opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 50%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Density (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35 g/cm³
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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