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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

Description:
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a versatile chelating agent widely used in various applications, including medicine, agriculture, and industrial processes. It is a colorless, odorless crystalline solid that is soluble in water, forming a stable complex with metal ions. EDTA has the ability to bind to divalent and trivalent metal ions, effectively sequestering them and preventing their reactivity. This property makes it valuable in applications such as metal ion removal in water treatment, as well as in pharmaceuticals for detoxifying heavy metals. In biological systems, EDTA is used to treat lead and mercury poisoning by facilitating their excretion. The compound has a pH-dependent solubility, with its effectiveness as a chelator varying with the pH of the solution. Additionally, EDTA is often utilized in laboratory settings for biochemical assays and as a preservative in cosmetics and food products. Its safety profile is generally favorable, although it can cause mild side effects in some individuals when used in medical applications.
Formula:C10H16N2O8
InChI:InChI=1S/C10H16N2O8/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)
InChI key:InChIKey=KCXVZYZYPLLWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:N(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O
Synonyms:
  • 1,2-Bis (N,N-dicarboxymethylamino)-ethane
  • 2,2'-{Ethane-1,2-Diylbis[(Carboxymethyl)Imino]}Diacetate (Non-Preferred Name)
  • 2,2′,2′′,2′′′-(Ethane-1,2-Diylbis(Azanetriyl))Tetraacetic Acid
  • 2-([2-[Bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl](carboxymethyl)amino)acetic acid
  • 3,4-Diamino-3,4-Bis(Carboxymethyl)Hexanedioic Acid
  • 3,6-Diazaoctanedioic acid, 3,6-bis(carboxymethyl)-
  • 62: PN: US20050026181 PAGE: 33 claimed protein
  • Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-
  • Acetic acid, 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis-
  • Acetic acid, 2,2′,2′′,2′′′-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis-
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