Organophosphorus Acids/Amides
Organophosphorus Acids/Amides
Organophosphorus acids are organic compounds containing oxoacids of phosphorus and at least one phosphorus-carbon bond. Alkyl and aryl phosphonic, phosphonous, phosphinous, and phosphinic acids are typical examples of this class. Generally two types of organophosphorus acids have been reported, one is saturated and the other one is unsaturated organophosphorus acids.
Specifically, alkene substituted phosphonous acids are commonly used as ingredients in detergents, wetting agents, and foam agents. Additionally, these acids can be converted to a number of derivatives suitable for the manufacture of oil additives, plasticizers, and various other useful compositions. In addition, there are several organophosphorous acids that have been developed in the pharmaceutical area owing to their desirable biological activities. For example, there are a number of bisphosphonic acid derivatives used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
