Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, 99%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11489562	250 g	250g

Product Code. 11489562

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10713.30

Description

CAS: 60-00-4 | C10H16N2O8 | 292.24 g/mol

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is used as a complexing agent for many cations. It prevents metal ion impurities and 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.

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

Solubility
Soluble in sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, ammonia solution, acid and common organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Stable. Incompatible with copper, copper alloys, nickel, aluminum, strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

• CAS: 60-00-4
• Melting Point: ∼245°C (decomposition)
• Molecular Formula: C10H16N2O8
• Linear Formula: (HO₂CCH₂)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₂CO₂H)₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00003541
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1716295
• Merck Index: 14,3517
• Synonym: edta, edetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, edathamil, versene
• Solubility Information: Soluble in sodium hydroxide,sodium carbonate,ammonia solution,acid and common organic solvents. Slightly soluble aq. soln..
• 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: 292.24
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only