1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid, 2-phosphono- (CED0157103)

1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid, 2-phosphono- is an organic compound with the formula C7H11O9P and an average molecular weight of 270.13 g/mol. 1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid, 2-phosphono- belongs to the tricarboxylic acids and derivatives, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, this substance is utilized as a chelating agent, a pH regulating agent, and a corrosion inhibitor. The compound has been identified in 19 recorded sources across several sectors. Within drinking water and water supply, it is found in tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and general drinking water. It is present in aquatic systems and sediments, including freshwater, seawater, groundwater, and surface water. In the sector of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it is recorded in mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Additionally, it is found in irrigation water used in agriculture and land management, and in bilge water and ballast water associated with marine, shipping, and aquaculture. The compound is also linked to appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically appearing in water heaters and water coolers. Exposure to 1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid, 2-phosphono- can occur through oral, inhalation, and touch routes.