Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (1-Hydroxy-1,1-ethanediyl)bis(phosphonic acid) (CAS: 2809-21-4)?
Answer
(1-Hydroxy-1,1-ethanediyl)bis(phosphonic acid) (CAS: 2809-21-4) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a bone resorption inhibitor, in industrial settings as a corrosion inhibitor and scale control agent, and in research for its chelating properties. It also serves as a precursor in the synthesis of other phosphonic acid derivatives and is employed in water treatment processes to remove heavy metals and prevent fouling in pipelines.
About
CAS No
2809-21-4
English Name
(1-Hydroxy-1,1-ethanediyl)bis(phosphonic acid)
Molecular Formula
C2H8O7P2
Molecular Weight
206.03 g/mol
SMILES
CC(O)(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)O
InChIKey
DBVJJBKOTRCVKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
