EthyleneDiamineTetraAcetic acid (EDTA) is an aminopolycarboxylic acid with the formula [CH2N(CH2CO2H)2]2. This white, water-soluble solid is widely used to bind to iron and calcium ions. It binds these ions as a hexadentate ("six-toothed") chelating agent. EDTA is produced as several salts, notably disodium EDTA, sodium calcium edetate, and tetrasodium EDTA. EDTA is a chelating agent used in various industries including water treatment, food, cleaning and other industrial applications.
Molar Weight | 292.244 g/mol |
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Melting Point | 240.0°C |
Density | 0.860 g/cc |
Forms | Powder, White, Crystalline |
Synonyms: Diaminoethane-tetraacetic acid, EDTA Acid, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, H4EDTA
Chemical Formula: C10H16N2O8
CAS Number: 60-00-4