(Aminomethyl)phosphonic acid is used in the preparation of (acetylamino-methyl)-phosphonic acid by reacting with acetic anhydride. Further, it is used in the development of immobilized metal affinity chromatography column based on organic-inorganic hybrid silica monolith.
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Applications
(Aminomethyl)phosphonic acid is used in the preparation of (acetylamino-methyl)-phosphonic acid by reacting with acetic anhydride. Further, it is used in the development of immobilized metal affinity chromatography column based on organic-inorganic hybrid silica monolith.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong bases and oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- For a synthesis of other 1-aminoalkylphosphonates from alkyl phosphonate esters see: Synth. Commun., 21, 1039 (1991).
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