EDTA
CAS 60-00-4C10H16N2O8292.24 g/mol
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is an ethylenediamine derivative, a tetracarboxylic acid and a polyamino carboxylic acid. It has a role as a copper chelator, a geroprotector, a calcium chelator, an antidote and an anticoagulant. It is a conjugate acid of an EDTA(2-).
IUPAC: 2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 237 °C |
| Density | 0.86 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 1000000 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Flash Point | Flash point is> 100 °C, |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.50X10-12 mm Hg at 25 °C /Extrapolated/ |
| Appearance | Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid is a colorless crystalline solid. It is slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used in chemical analysis, to make detergents and cleaning compounds, and for many other uses. |
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HS Code(s): 2922
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