Phosphorus Reagents
Methylenediphosphonic acid
Quick view. Methylenediphosphonic acid is a phosphorus reagent containing two phosphonic acid groups linked by a methylene unit. CAS 1984-15-2. Catalog target purity: By inquiry. Availability: Inquiry only — contact OROGO to confirm current availability.
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Product profile
Methylenediphosphonic acid is classified as phosphorus reagents (Formula CH6O6P2; molecular weight 176.00).
Methylenediphosphonic acid — Identity-defined phosphorus reagent for research workflows involving bisphosphonic-acid chemistry, reference materials, or analytical method development.
For Methylenediphosphonic acid, confirm the current specification, storage conditions and downstream-method compatibility before routine use.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- Medronic acid
- Methylenebis(phosphonic acid)
- Methanediphosphonic acid
- Phosphonomethylphosphonic acid
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 1984-15-2
- PubChem CID 16124
Physicochemical data
| PubChem CID | 16124 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | MBKDYNNUVRNNRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Phosphorus groups | 2 phosphonic acid groups |
| Linker | Methylene |
| InChI | InChI=1S/CH6O6P2/c2-8(3,4)1-9(5,6)7/h1H2,(H2,2,3,4)(H2,5,6,7) |
| SMILES | C(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)O |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
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