Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid Anhydrous, PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  EDTA
Linear Formula:  C10H16N2O8
Molecular Weight:  292.24 g/mol
CAS Number: 60-00-4

Properties

Vapour pressure <0.013 hPa (20 °C)
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.363
B pt. 434.18°C
M pt. 250 °C
Density 1.46 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H319,H332,H373
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P264 - P271 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Flash point >400°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number 3077

Description

Application
It is widely used in analytical chemistry water treatment pharmaceuticals food processing and cleaning products to sequester metal ions and prevent unwanted reactions.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to chelate and control metal ions improving stability preventing metal-catalyzed degradation and enabling accurate chemical analyses.

General Description
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a synthetic organic compound with the formula CHNO that strongly binds metal ions through chelation.