Compound Q&A
What is Tetrasodium 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetate (CAS: 64-02-8)?
Answer
Tetrasodium 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetate (CAS: 64-02-8) is a chelating agent with the chemical formula C10H12N2O8Na4. It is a sodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), known for its ability to bind metal ions, making it useful in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications. The compound is water-soluble and stable under normal conditions, with a high affinity for calcium, magnesium, and other divalent cations.
About
CAS No
64-02-8
English Name
Tetrasodium 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetate
Molecular Formula
C10H12N2Na4O8
Molecular Weight
380.1700 g/mol
SMILES
O=C([O-])CN(CC([O-])=O)CCN(CC([O-])=O)CC([O-])=O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
UEUXEKPTXMALOB-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
