N-HEXYLPHOSPHONIC ACID CAS 4721-24-8
High-performance scale inhibitor, corrosion inhibitor, and surfactant for advanced materials applications.
Product Identification
| Product Name |
N-HEXYLPHOSPHONIC ACID |
| Synonyms |
N-HEXYLPHOSPHONIC ACID; LABOTEST-BB LT00408920; n-Hexylphosphonic acid, min.97%; 1-Hexylphosphonic acid; Hexanephosphonic acid; NSC 222656 |
Chemical Properties
| IUPAC Name |
Hexylphosphonic acid |
| CAS Number |
4721-24-8 |
| Molecular Formula |
C₆H₁₅O₃P |
| Molecular Weight |
166.16 g/mol |
| SMILES |
CCCCCCP(=O)(O)O |
Physical Characteristics
| Appearance |
White to off-white powder/crystalline solid |
| Melting Point |
97-110°C |
| Boiling Point |
299.7°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density |
1.132 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point |
135°C |
| Water Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Quality & Storage
| Typical Purity |
95% to ≥97% |
| Storage Conditions |
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep container tightly sealed |
| Stability |
Stable under normal storage conditions |
Primary Applications
Nanoparticle Manufacturing
- Quantum Dots: Capping agent for size control and aggregation prevention
- Metal Nanoparticles: Surface stabilization for gold, silver, and other metals
- Nano-ceramics: Manufacturing of ceramic nanoparticles
Surface Coating & Functionalization
- Forms condensed hydrophobic monolayers on metal oxide surfaces
- Anchors to TiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃ surfaces via phosphonic acid group
- Provides hydrophobic outer layer via hexyl chain
- Dispersion agent for carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)
- Surface modification of barium titanate for dielectric pastes
Surfactant & Capping Agent Functions
- Controls particle size and morphology during synthesis
- Prevents nanoparticle agglomeration in suspension
- Tunes surface hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity
Surface Binding Mechanism
The phosphonic acid group binds strongly to metal oxide surfaces through:
- Condensation reactions with surface hydroxyl groups (M-OH)
- Formation of P-O-M bonds (M = Ti, Al, Fe, Zr metal atoms)
- Multidentate binding as mono-, bi-, or tridentate ligand
This strong binding combined with the hydrophobic hexyl chain enables creation of self-assembled monolayers with controlled surface properties.