Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (CAS: 150-39-0)?
Answer
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (CAS: 150-39-0) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body. It also finds applications in industrial processes for metal ion removal, in food as a preservative, and in research for analytical chemistry. Its versatility makes it a key component in many chemical and biological systems.
About
CAS No
150-39-0
English Name
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H18N2O7
Molecular Weight
278.26 g/mol
SMILES
OCCN(CCN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
URDCARMUOSMFFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
