Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-Ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid (CAS: 60-00-4)?
Answer
EDTA is widely used in pharmaceuticals, industry, and food as a chelating agent. It helps in removing heavy metals from solutions, stabilizing products, and preventing oxidation. In research, it is used for metal ion sequestration in analytical chemistry. EDTA is also found in detergents and as a preservative in cosmetics. Its applications are supported by its high solubility and strong binding affinity with metal ions.
About
CAS No
60-00-4
English Name
2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-Ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H16N2O8
Molecular Weight
292.24 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
KCXVZYZYPLLWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
