Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of EGTA (CAS: 67-42-5)?
Answer
EGTA is primarily used in pharmaceutical research, biochemistry, and molecular biology. It serves as a calcium chelator, helping to control calcium ion concentrations in cell cultures, enzyme assays, and drug development. Additionally, EGTA is employed in industrial applications for metal ion removal and in food science for stabilizing certain compounds. Its utility in research is further supported by its role in fluorescence spectroscopy and ion channel studies.
About
CAS No
67-42-5
English Name
EGTA (Ethylene glycol-bis(2-Aminoethyl Ether)-N,N,N',N'-tetra-Acetic Acid)
Molecular Formula
C14H24N2O10
Molecular Weight
380.35 g/mol
SMILES
C(COCCOCCN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
DEFVIWRASFVYLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
