Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to Sodium 2,2',2''-nitrilotriacetate hydrate (CAS: 18662-53-8) in synthesis?
Answer
In the synthesis of metal chelating agents, Sodium 2,2',2''-nitrilotriacetate hydrate (CAS: 18662-53-8) can be substituted with other reagents like ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) or diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA). These alternatives offer similar chelating properties but may have different solubility and reactivity characteristics.
About
CAS No
18662-53-8
English Name
Sodium 2,2',2''-nitrilotriacetate hydrate
Molecular Formula
C6H8NNa3O7
Molecular Weight
275.1 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)CN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].O
InChIKey
HERBOKBJKVUALN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 18:31
