(1,2-Dihydroxypropyl)phosphonic acid

• CAT Number: R065268
• CAS Number: 84954-80-3
• PubChem Substance ID: 13341041
• Molecular Formula: C3H9O5P
• Molecular Weight: 156.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dihydroxypropylphosphonic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H9O5P/c1-2(4)3(5)9(6,7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H2,6,7,8)
• InChIKey: MXMXXUIOCREOTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C(O)P(=O)(O)O)O

(1,2-Dihydroxypropyl)phosphonic acid is a phosphonic acid derivative featuring a hydroxypropyl group attached to a phosphonic acid moiety. This compound is utilized in various industrial and agricultural applications as a chelating agent and scale inhibitor. Its ability to complex with metal ions makes it effective in preventing scale formation in water systems and improving detergent performance. Additionally, (1,2-Dihydroxypropyl)phosphonic acid is used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. Ongoing research explores its versatile properties and potential applications in diverse fields, including materials science and chemical synthesis.