Description

1-Amino-2-Hydroxyethane Phosphonic Acid is a versatile organophosphorus compound that serves as a highly effective chelating agent and scale inhibitor. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both amino and phosphonic acid functional groups, provides superior sequestration of metal ions like calcium, magnesium, and iron under demanding conditions. This makes it an essential component for industrial water treatment, detergent formulations, and as a key intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis for global manufacturers seeking reliable performance and supply chain stability.

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 sequestrant to enhance cleaning efficiency by inactivating water hardness ions in laundry and industrial cleaners.
• Personal Care Products: Used in formulations for shampoos, soaps, and other cosmetic products as a stabilizing and chelating agent.
• Textile & Pulp Processing: Employed as a peroxide stabilizer in bleaching processes and as a dispersant to prevent scale deposition.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Functions as a scale inhibitor in squeeze treatments to prevent mineral scale formation in wellbores and production equipment.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal cleaning, plating, and pickling baths to control metal ions and prevent precipitation.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Synthesis: Valuable building block for producing more complex phosphonate derivatives and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-2-Hydroxyethane Phosphonic Acid
CAS No.	94841-40-4
Molecular Formula	C2H8NO4P
Molecular Weight	141.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminoethylphosphonic Acid; 2-Aminoethanephosphonic Acid; AEP; AEPA; Ciliatine; Aminoethylphosphonate; Fosfonicin; Ethanolamine Phosphonic Acid; (2-Aminoethyl)phosphonic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-2-Hydroxyethane Phosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures consistent, reliable material that supports your process and product integrity.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	1.5 - 3.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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