Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,4,7,10-Tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid (CAS: 60239-18-1)?
Answer
2,2',2'',2'''-(1,4,7,10-Tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid (CAS: 60239-18-1) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a chelating agent for metal ion complexation. It also finds applications in industrial processes, such as water treatment and metal recovery, and in research for analytical chemistry and radiopharmaceuticals. Its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions makes it valuable in multiple fields.
About
CAS No
60239-18-1
English Name
2,2',2'',2'''-(1,4,7,10-Tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C16H28N4O8
Molecular Weight
404.42 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)CN1CCN(CC(=O)O)CCN(CC(=O)O)CCN(CC(=O)O)CC1
InChIKey
WDLRUFUQRNWCPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
