Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, ACS, 99.4+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Chelating agent

Chelating agentEthylenediaminetetraacetic acid is used as a complexing agent for many cations. It prevents metal ion impurities and is used to remove excess iron from the body. It acts as a sequestering agent in cosmetic products.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 60-00-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H16N2O8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 292.24
• MDL Number: MFCD00003541
• InChI Key: KCXVZYZYPLLWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: edta, edetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, edathamil, versene, endrate, havidote, titriplex, edta acid, sequestrol
• PubChem CID: 6049
• ChEBI: CHEBI:42191
• IUPAC Name: 2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O

• Melting Point: ∼245°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Linear Formula: (HO₂CCH₂)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₂CO₂H)₂
• Quantity: 2.5 kg
• Beilstein: 1716295
• Merck Index: 14,3517
• Solubility Information: Soluble in sodium hydroxide,sodium carbonate,ammonia solution,acid and common organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 292.24
• Percent Purity: ≥99.4%
• Grade: ACS
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

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