(4-Aminophenyl)phosphonic Acid

CAS: 5337-17-7

Ref. 3D-FAA33717

Product Information

• Name: (4-Aminophenyl)phosphonic Acid
• Synonyms: (p-Aminophenyl)phosphonic acid, 4-Aminobenzenephosphonic acid, 4-Phosphonoaniline, Ai3-22255, Brn 0388231, Nsc 417, Nsc 55744, P-(4-Aminophenyl)phosphonic acid, Phosphanilic acid, Phosphonic acid, (4-aminophenyl)-, Phosphonic acid, (4-aminophenyl)- (9CI), Phosphonic acid, (p-aminophenyl)-, Phosphonic acid, P-(4-aminophenyl)-, p-Aminobenzenephosphonic acid, p-Phosphonoaniline
• CAS: 5337-17-7

Description

4-Aminophenylphosphonic acid (4AP) is an organic compound that is used as a building block for the synthesis of other chemicals. It reacts optimally with chlorhexidine, a human receptor binding agent, to form 4-aminophenylchlorohexidinium chloride. 4AP has been shown to have antimicrobial properties and is used in topical applications. It also has an inhibitory effect on the growth of bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious infections in humans. 4AP inhibits bacterial growth by interfering with the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. This inhibition occurs because 4AP binds to phosphatases and hydrolyzes them into phosphate and amine groups. The amine group will bind to the DNA or RNA molecule and inhibit its function.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 173.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈NO₃P
• Purity: Min. 95%