Description

3-(Hydroxymethylphosphinyl)propionic acid (CAS No. 15090-23-0) is a high-purity organophosphorus compound with the molecular formula C₄H₉O₄P and IUPAC name 3-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]propanoic acid. This specialty chemical is characterized by its unique phosphinyl and carboxylic acid functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate for synthetic organic chemistry and materials science applications. Available in ≥95% purity (HPLC), this white crystalline powder is supplied with full analytical documentation including ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and FTIR spectra. The product is packaged under inert gas in amber glass vials with PTFE-lined caps to ensure stability, and is suitable for use in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and as a ligand precursor in coordination chemistry. Storage recommendations: 2-8°C under anhydrous conditions.

Properties

• CAS Number: 15090-23-0
• Complexity: 153
• IUPAC Name: 3-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9O4P/c1-9(7,8)3-2-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)
• InChI Key: QXFUBAAEKCHBQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 152.02384576
• Molecular Formula: C4H9O4P
• Molecular Weight: 152.09
• SMILES: CP(=O)(CCC(=O)O)O
• Topological: 74.6
• Monoisotopic Mass: 152.02384576
• Synonyms: 15090-23-0, 3-(Hydroxymethylphosphinyl)propionic acid, Methylphosphinicopropionic Acid, MPP-PA, Propionic acid, 3-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, EINECS 239-144-6, (2-Carboxyethyl)methylphosphinic Acid, 3-(Hydroxymethylphosphinoyl)propionic acid, 7121F28V50, 3-methylphosphinicopropionic acid, propanoic acid, 3-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, 3-(Methylphosphinico)propionic acid, 3-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]propanoic acid, 3-Methylphosphinicopropionic Acid-d3 Sodium Salt, 3-(Hydroxymethylphosphinyl)propanoic Acid, SCHEMBL63051, carboxyethylmethylphosphinic acid, SCHEMBL16104630, DTXSID50864553, UNII-7121F28V50, 3-Methylphosphinicopropionic acid 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile, methyl(2-carboxyethyl)phosphinic acid, STK046125, AKOS003600209, 3-methylphosphinico-propionic acid (MPP), FM172706, 2-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]propanoic acid, CS-0446966, NS00051766, EN300-374231, Q27265913, F1924-7390, 3-(Methylphosphinico)propionic acid, PESTANAL(R), analytical standard

Application

This phosphinylpropionic acid derivative serves as a key building block for the synthesis of biologically active molecules, particularly in the development of enzyme inhibitors and metalloprotein ligands. Researchers utilize its bifunctional reactivity to create novel chelating agents for metal ion sequestration in environmental remediation applications. The compound has shown promise as a precursor for phosphorus-containing polymers with potential flame-retardant properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (96.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (96.6%)

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