N-Acetylaminomethylphosphonic acid

CAS: 57637-97-5

Ref. 3D-FA34932

Product Information

• Name: N-Acetylaminomethylphosphonic acid
• Synonyms: Phosphonic acid, (acetamidomethyl)-, Phosphonic acid, [(acetylamino)methyl]-, Phosphonic acid, P-[(acetylamino)methyl]-, P-[(Acetylamino)methyl]phosphonic acid

Description

N-Acetylaminomethylphosphonic acid is a benzylcompound with an amide group on the nitrogen atom. It has three resonance structures, two of which are shown below.

The compound can be synthesized by reacting trioxane with ammonia and methylamine. The product is then reacted with acetic anhydride to form the amide bond between the carbonyl and amino groups.
The presence of amide groups in this compound allows it to act as a conjugate acid or base, depending on its pH. At low pH, it acts as a base and protonates water molecules, creating hydroxide ions. This process is called hydrolysis, which breaks down other molecules into smaller components such as water and alcohols.
This product also has magnetic properties that can be seen using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 153.07 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₈NO₄P
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8NO4P/c1-3(5)4-2-9(6,7)8/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)(H2,6,7,8)
• InChI key: InChIKey=FDNUAHPLMXZWLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)NCP(=O)(O)O