Product Details
Molecular Formula
C10H16N2O8
Synonyms
(Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetic acid, EDTA, Edathamil, Ethylenedinitrilotetraacetic acid
Solubility
water: soluble 0.4 g/L at 20 °C
Boiling Point
434.18°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
250 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Density
1.46 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Product Description
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a hydrophilic metal chelating agent that transforms metal ions into inactive, cyclic metal complexes. Hence, it has industrial application for resolving metal contamination.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
292.24
Vapor Pressure
0.013 hPa (20 °C)
Flash Point
>400°C DIN 51758
pH
2.5 (10 g/L, H2O, 23℃)(slurry)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.363
SMILES
OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with copper, copper alloys, nickel, aluminium, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases
Safety Statements
26-61-37/39-36
Water Solubility
0.5 g/L (25 ºC)
Color
White to almost white