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What are the main uses of 2,2'-[(2-Amino-2-oxoethyl)imino]diacetic acid (CAS: 26239-55-4)?
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2,2'-[(2-Amino-2-oxoethyl)imino]diacetic acid (CAS: 26239-55-4) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a ligand for metal ion chelation, in industrial processes for water treatment, and in research for analytical chemistry. It also finds applications in food preservation as an antioxidant and in the synthesis of metal-based compounds. Its versatile structure makes it suitable for applications requiring controlled metal ion binding and stability in aqueous solutions.
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CAS No
26239-55-4
English Name
2,2'-[(2-Amino-2-oxoethyl)imino]diacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H10N2O5
Molecular Weight
190.15 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(=O)N)N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
QZTKDVCDBIDYMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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