2-Hydroxyethylphosphonic acid

CAS: 22987-21-9

Ref. 3D-XAA98721

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxyethylphosphonic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxyethanephosphonic acid, 2-Hydroxyethephon, Brn 1751212, Ethephon-hydroxy, Hydroxyethephon, P-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phosphonic acid, Phosphonic acid, (2-hydroxyethyl)-, Phosphonic acid, P-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
• CAS: 22987-21-9

Description

2-Hydroxyethylphosphonic acid (2-HEP) is a bifunctional reagent that reacts with hexadecanoic acid (16:0) to form 2-hydroxyethylhexadecanoic acid (2-HEHA). This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme pyridoxal phosphate, which acts as a cofactor. The carbonyl group of 2-HEP reacts with the hydroxyl group of 2-HEHA to form an ester linkage, which can be cleaved by bond cleavage because it is a carboxylic acid. This process is used in analytical chemistry and has been shown to improve the quality of transgenic crops and chemical structures. The crystal structure of 2-HEP was obtained using x-ray diffraction and showed that the molecule has a flat shape with two hydroxyl groups at opposite ends.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 126.05 g/mol
• Formula: C₂H₇O₄P
• Purity: Min. 95%