Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Magnesium sodium 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetate (CAS: 14402-88-1)?
Answer
Magnesium sodium 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetate (CAS: 14402-88-1) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a metal chelator to remove heavy metals from the body. It also finds applications in industrial processes for water treatment and in research for stabilizing metal-sensitive compounds. Its use in food is limited, but it may be employed in certain food processing applications where metal ion control is necessary.
About
CAS No
14402-88-1
English Name
Magnesium sodium 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetate (1:2:1)
Molecular Formula
C10H12MgN2Na2O8
Molecular Weight
358.5 g/mol
SMILES
C(CN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-])N(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Mg+2]
InChIKey
AWNVVAMWLMUZOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
