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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11408920
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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

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Product Identifier
  • Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • 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.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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