Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H16N2O8. It appears as a white powder at room temperature and pressure. It is a chelating agent that can bind with divalent metal ions such as Mg2+, Ca2+, Mn2+, Fe2+, etc.
| Product Name | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid |
|---|---|
| Specifications | 25kg/bag |
| Chemical Formula | C10H16N2O8 |
| CAS Number | 60-00-4 |
| EINECS Number | 200-449-4 |
| Appearance | Powder |
EDTA is an important chelating agent with wide-ranging applications including:
EDTA forms stable water-soluble complexes with alkaline earth metals, rare earth elements, and transition metals. Various salts (sodium, ammonium, iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, etc.) have different specialized uses.