Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (White Crystalline Powd.), Fisher BioReagents™

Description

EDTA is a chelating agent for metal ions and is used extensively in molecular biology to minimize metal ion impurities in reaction buffers.

Specifications

• CAS: 60-00-4
• Melting Point: 220°C
• Color: White
• pH: 2.5
• Ignition Residue: 0.2% max.
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.5 %
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Molecular Formula: C10H16N2O8
• Linear Formula: (HOOCCH₂)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₂COOH)₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00003541
• Quantity: 500 g
• Merck Index: 15, 3565
• Synonym: edta, edetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, edathamil, versene, endrate, havidote, titriplex, edta acid, sequestrol
• InChI Key: KCXVZYZYPLLWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O
• IUPAC Name: 2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 292.24
• PubChem CID: 6049
• ChEBI: CHEBI:42191
• Formula Weight: 292.23
• Vapor Pressure: 0.013 hPa at 20°C
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Physical Form: Powder or Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.