PBTC (Phosphonobutane Tricarboxylic Acid) is a phosphorus-containing organic compound used as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in water treatment applications, particularly in industrial processes and cooling water systems.
CAS:
37971-36-1
Formula:
C7H11O9P
Molar Weight
270.12 g/mol
Melting Point
215-220 °C (419-428 °F)
Density
1.35 g/cm³ (at 20 °C, 68 °F)
Forms
White crystalline powder or colorless liquid (depending on the form)
Odor
Odorless or slight characteristic odor (depending on the purity)