Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Nitrilotriacetic Acid Trisodium Salt (CAS: 5064-31-3)?
Answer
Nitrilotriacetic Acid Trisodium Salt (CAS: 5064-31-3) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body. In industry, it serves as a water softener and in food processing as a sequestrant. It also plays a role in analytical chemistry for metal ion detection and in research for complexing agents. Its applications are supported by its solubility and reactivity with metal ions.
About
CAS No
5064-31-3
English Name
Nitrilotriacetic Acid Trisodium Salt
Molecular Formula
C6H6NNa3O6
Molecular Weight
257.0842 g/mol
SMILES
[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[O-]C(=O)CN(CC([O-])=O)CC([O-])=O
InChIKey
DZCAZXAJPZCSCU-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
