Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a crucial organic chelating agent that forms stable, water-soluble complexes with various metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper. It is widely used in molecular biology (inhibiting metal-dependent enzymes), cosmetics (as a stabilizer), detergents, blood anticoagulation, and pharmaceuticals (for heavy metal detoxification). It is commonly available as disodium salt, tetrasodium salt, and other forms
| Chemical Name | Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C10H16N2O8 |
| CAS | 60-00-4 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting point | 250 ℃ |
| Boiling point | 614.2 ℃ |
| Density（ρ20）, g/cm³ | 1.6 g/cm³ |
| Molecular Weight | 292.24 |
| Solubility | Soluble in alkaline solutions, slightly soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol. |
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a potent chelating agent with extensive applications, primarily used to complex metal ions. It is widely employed in industrial cleaning, water treatment (as a water softener and boiler descaler), detergents, textiles (as a dyeing auxiliary), cosmetics (as a stabilizer), food additives (for color retention and preservation), pharmaceuticals (for blood anticoagulation, detoxification, RNA extraction, and cell experiments), photography, papermaking, and synthetic rubber polymerization.
Store the product in its sealed packaging in a well-ventilated, dry location. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Do not store with alkaline chemicals.
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