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E1644

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate

98.5-101.5%, BioUltra

Synonym(s):

Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate, EDTA disodium salt, EDTA-Na2, Edathamil, Edetate disodium salt dihydrate, Sequestrene Na2

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H14N2Na2O8 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
372.24
Beilstein:
3900609
EC Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

product line

BioUltra

Assay

98.5-101.5%

form

powder

reaction suitability

reagent type: chelator

impurities

≤0.005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.05% NH3
≤0.1% Insoluble matter

pH

4.0-6.0 (0.1 M in H2O)

mp

248 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 0.1 M, clear, colorless

cation traces

Al: ≤0.001%
Ca: ≤0.0005%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.0005%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC([O-])=O)CC([O-])=O)CC(O)=O.OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC([O-])=O)CC([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C10H16N2O8.2Na.2H2O/c13-7(14)3-11(4-8(15)16)1-2-12(5-9(17)18)6-10(19)20;;;;/h1-6H2,(H,13,14)(H,15,16)(H,17,18)(H,19,20);;;2*1H2/q;2*+1;;/p-2

InChI key

OVBJJZOQPCKUOR-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a substituted diamine and a chelator of metal ions. It has anticoagulant and antibacterial activity. EDTA is an inhibitor of metalloprotease. It evades the undesirable effects of ferric, cupric and manganic ions in bleaching. It blocks cellular division, chlorophyll synthesis and algal biomass production.

Application

Chelator of divalent cations. Inhibits enzymes, such as metalloproteases, that require divalent cations for activity.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - STOT RE 2 Inhalation

Target Organs

Respiratory Tract

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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