Compound Q&A
How is Tetrasodium 2,2',2'',2'''-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-phenylenenitrilo)]tetraacetate (CAS: 126824-24-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
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Tetrasodium 2,2',2'',2'''-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-phenylenenitrilo)]tetraacetate is typically synthesized through a complex multi-step process involving the condensation of sodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate with sodium phenylenediamine. This synthesis requires precise control over temperature, reaction time, and pH to achieve high yield and selectivity. Commonly, the reaction is catalyzed by strong acids and conducted under solvent-free conditions.
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CAS No
126824-24-6
English Name
Tetrasodium 2,2',2'',2'''-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-phenylenenitrilo)]tetraacetate
Molecular Formula
C22H20N2Na4O10
Molecular Weight
564.4 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)N(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-])OCCOC2=CC=CC=C2N(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
ZWSMLJACYSGFKD-UHFFFAOYSA-J
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