Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Pentasodium DTPA (CAS: 140-01-2)?
Answer
Pentasodium DTPA (CAS: 140-01-2) is widely used in medical applications for the treatment of metal poisoning, such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. It is also utilized in radiopharmaceuticals to improve the excretion of radiopharmaceuticals from the body. Additionally, it can be used in veterinary medicine to treat metal intoxication in animals.
About
CAS No
140-01-2
English Name
Pentasodium DTPA
Molecular Formula
C14H18N3Na5O10
Molecular Weight
503.26 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)CN(CCN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-])CCN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
LQPLDXQVILYOOL-UHFFFAOYSA-I
Last Updated: 2025-08-31 19:55
