Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt dihydrate (CAS: 10378-23-1)?
Answer
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt dihydrate (CAS: 10378-23-1) is widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial sectors. In pharmaceuticals, it acts as a chelating agent to prevent metal ion interference. In food, it serves as a stabilizer and preservative. Industrially, it is employed in water treatment, metal recovery, and as a component in cleaning products. It is also used in research for analytical chemistry and laboratory applications.
About
CAS No
10378-23-1
English Name
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt dihydrate
Molecular Formula
C10H16N2Na4O10
Molecular Weight
416.2 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)CN(CC(=O)[O-])CCN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].O.O
InChIKey
KSYNLCYTMRMCGG-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
