Description

Tetrapotassium [(Heptylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonate is a high-performance organophosphonate compound, valued for its exceptional chelating and scale inhibition properties in aqueous systems. Its molecular structure provides superior stability and effectiveness under demanding conditions, making it a critical component for industrial water treatment and process chemistry. This product is essential for industries requiring robust control over metal ions and mineral deposits to ensure operational efficiency and protect valuable equipment.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Primary application as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems, boilers, and reverse osmosis membranes.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a powerful builder and chelating agent to sequester calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions, enhancing cleaning efficacy and preventing scale in hard water.
• Oilfield Chemistry: Used in drilling fluids, production chemicals, and squeeze treatments to control scale formation (e.g., calcium carbonate, barium sulfate) in downhole and topside equipment.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Employed as a chelant in bleaching sequences and process water to control metal ions that can catalyze degradation reactions and affect product quality.
• Textile & Dyeing Auxiliary: Serves as a dispersant and sequestrant to prevent metal-ion interference during dyeing and finishing processes, ensuring color uniformity.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into formulations such as shampoos and liquid soaps as a chelating agent to improve stability and shelf life.
• Industrial Cleaning: Key ingredient in acid-based and alkaline cleaning formulations for industrial equipment and metal surfaces to prevent redeposition of scale.
• Agriculture: Used in certain fertilizer and pesticide formulations as a stabilizing or chelating agent for micronutrients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapotassium [(Heptylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonate
CAS No.	94277-95-9
Molecular Formula	C9H18K4N1O6P2
Molecular Weight	463.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Heptyliminobis(Methylenephosphonate); Tetrapotassium Heptyliminobis(Methylenephosphonate); Heptyl-1,1-bisphosphonic Acid Tetrapotassium Salt; PBTC-K4 (Potassium salt of PBTC analogue); 1-Hydroxy-7-aza-1,1-diphosphonoheptane Tetrapotassium Salt; Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid Potassium Salt Derivative; K-722 (potential trade name); Amino Tris(Methylenephosphonate) Heptyl Derivative Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our production of Tetrapotassium [(Heptylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and confirmation of key physical-chemical parameters, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, pH, density, and active content are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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 minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 50.0 %
pH (1% aqueous solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.40 g/mL
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content	≤ 50.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm

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