Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

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)
• Linear Formula: (HO₂CCH₂)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₂CO₂H)₂
• Quantity: 500 g
• 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%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319-H332-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-449-4
RTECSNumber	AH4025000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only