Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate (CAS: 6381-92-6)?
Answer
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate (CAS: 6381-92-6) is used in pharmaceuticals for chelation therapy, in food as a preservative and stabilizer, in industrial cleaning products to remove heavy metals, and in research for analytical chemistry. It serves as a sequestrant in cosmetics and textiles. Its ability to bind metal ions makes it critical in applications requiring metal ion control, such as water treatment and medical diagnostics.
About
CAS No
6381-92-6
English Name
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate
Molecular Formula
C10H18N2Na2O10
Molecular Weight
372.2369 g/mol
SMILES
O.O.[Na+].[Na+].OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)O
InChIKey
HLWRUJAIJJEZDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
