Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid CAS#60-00-4

Strong Chelating Ability: EDTA can bind to metal ions at six different sites, forming highly stable complexes.


Multi-Functional Binding: It contains two nitrogen and four oxygen atoms, allowing versatile coordination with various metals.


Effective Metal Deactivation: EDTA’s strong grasp on metal ions can neutralize or deactivate them efficiently.


Reliable Stability: The hexadentate chelation structure ensures that the formed metal complexes remain stable under diverse conditions.


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Product Application of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid CAS#60-00-4

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) is a widely used polydentate ligand. In solution, its hydrogen atoms are easily dissociated to form the EDTA⁴⁻ anion. In this ionic form, EDTA has six coordinating atoms, including two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms. EDTA can bind to metal ions through all six coordination sites, fully enveloping the metal ion and forming highly stable complexes. Its strong binding affinity for metal ions is often likened to a crab or lobster grasping an object with its claws, which gives rise to the term "chelation". As a hexadentate ligand, EDTA serves as an efficient chelating agent, capable of sequestering and deactivating metal ions at six binding sites simultaneously.


Product Application of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid CAS#60-00-4

Ethylenediamine-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic Acid (EDTA) is a high-efficiency chelating agent capable of forming stable complexes with a variety of metal ions. It is commonly used for the treatment of lead and heavy metal poisoning in farm animals.

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Parameters


Melting point250 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point434.18°C (rough estimate)
bulk density600kg/m3
density1.46 g/cm3 at 20 °C
vapor pressure<0.013 hPa (20 °C)
refractive indexn20/D 1.363
Fp>400°C DIN 51758
storage temp.2-8°C
solubility3  M NaOH: 100 mg/mL
formcrystalline
pkapKa 2 (Uncertain);10.26 (Uncertain)
colorWhite to almost white
PH2.5 (10g/l, H2O, 23℃)(slurry)
OdorOdorless
PH Range2.5 at 10 g/l at 23 °C
Water Solubility0.5 g/L (25 ºC)
λmaxλ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.25
Decomposition240 °C
Merck143517
BRN1716295
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with copper, copper alloys, nickel, aluminium, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases
LogP-0.836 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference60-00-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceN,N'-1,2-Ethane diylbis-(N-(carboxymethyl)glycine)(60-00-4)
EPA Substance Registry SystemEthylenediaminetetraacetic acid (60-00-4)


Safety Information


Hazard CodesXi
Risk Statements36-52/53-36/37/38-36/38
Safety Statements26-61-37/39-36
RIDADRUN 3077 9 / PGIII
WGK Germany2
RTECSAH4025000
F3
Autoignition Temperature>200 °C
TSCAYes
HS Code2922 49 85
Hazardous Substances Data60-00-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 2580 mg/kg


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