CAS: 4672-25-7

Pentane-1,5-diphosphonic acid

1,5-Pentylenediphosphonic Acid is a coordination compound that binds to metal ions. It has been shown to have a stable structure and substructures. It inhibits the coordination of hexavalent chromium, which is carcinogenic, by binding to it. 1,5-Pentylenediphosphonic Acid also has an insoluble form that is not soluble in water or ethanol solutions. The solubility of this compound decreases as the temperature increases. 1,5-Pentylenediphosphonic Acid can be used for detecting metal surfaces through crystallography by examining the interaction between the compound and the metal surface. 1,5-Pentylenediphosphonic Acid can also be used for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as it changes its electrical properties when interacting with metal surfaces.