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What is [1,2-Phenylenebis(methylene)]bis(phosphonic acid) (CAS: 42104-58-5)?
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[1,2-Phenylenebis(methylene)]bis(phosphonic acid) (CAS: 42104-58-5) is a compound with the formula (HO2C(CH2)2C6H4(CH2)2C6H4(CH2)2O2H)2. It is a white or off-white powder with low solubility in water. This compound is used in various applications such as metal surface treatment and as a corrosion inhibitor.
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CAS No
42104-58-5
English Name
[1,2-Phenylenebis(methylene)]bis(phosphonic acid)
Molecular Formula
C8H12O6P2
Molecular Weight
266.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CP(=O)(O)O)CP(=O)(O)O
InChIKey
ZCVUWZJGYKGTPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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