n-Hexylphosphonic acid

Description

CAS: 4721-24-8 | C6H15O3P | 166.157 g/mol

n-Hexylphosphonic acid is used in the manufacturing of nanoparticles such as quantum dots, nano-metals and nano-ceramics. It is also used for coating of many materials, including nanoparticles by condensed hydrophobic monolayers.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4721-24-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H15O3P
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.157
• MDL Number: MFCD00013961
• InChI Key: GJWAEWLHSDGBGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-hexylphosphonic acid, phosphonic acid, p-hexyl, hexylphosphonicacid, p-hexyl-phosphonic acid, hexylphosphonic acid
• PubChem CID: 312552
• IUPAC Name: hexylphosphonic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCCP(=O)(O)O

• Melting Point: 108°C to 110°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 10 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 166.16
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexylphosphonic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only