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Synthetic amino polycarboxylic acid (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) (EDTA)

Synthetic amino polycarboxylic acid (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) (EDTA)

CAS Number: 60-00-4

Molecular Formula: C10H16N2O8

About Synthetic amino polycarboxylic acid (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) (EDTA)

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (CAS 60-00-4) remains a cornerstone in the American high purity fine chemicals market, where its unparalleled hexadentate chelating properties are extensively utilized by specialty chemical manufacturers to control metal ion interference in complex aqueous systems. Edetic acid has seen a...

Synthetic amino polycarboxylic acid (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) (EDTA) Specifications

CAS Number
60-00-4
Molecular Formula
C10H16N2O8
Molecular Weight
292.24 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2,2',2'',2'''-(ethane-1,2-diyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid
Canonical SMILES
C(CN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChI Key
KCXVZYZYPLLWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
HSN No
29212100
Molecular Weight
292.24 g/mol
Precautionary Statement Codes
P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
Acute Tox. 4 (100%) Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)

Chelating Agent

A versatile aminopolycarboxylic acid and hexadentate ligand used to sequester metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, and iron in various aqueous solutions

Water Treatment Additive

A powerful sequestering agent employed to treat hard water by binding metal ions and preventing mineral scale formation

Laboratory Reagent

A critical component in molecular biology buffers used to inhibit metal-dependent enzymes like DNases and proteases to maintain sample integrity

Food and Cosmetic Stabilizer

A specialized additive used to prevent metal-catalyzed oxidation, thereby extending shelf life and maintaining product consistency

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

An essential stabilizer and anticoagulant used in medicinal formulations and clinical blood testing to prevent clotting

Industrial Processing Aid

A functional agent used in textile, pulp, and paper manufacturing to remove metal impurities during bleaching and dyeing processes.

Synthetic amino polycarboxylic acid (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) (EDTA) FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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