EDTA Disodium

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EDTA Disodium Salt

CAS Number:6381‑92‑6

Synonyms: EDTA disodium salt dihydrate; Disodium EDTA; Edetate Disodium; Sequestrene Na₂

Chemical Formula:C₁₀H₁₄N₂Na₂O₈ · 2H₂O

Product Introduction

A white crystalline dihydrate salt with 99–101% assay purity, EDTA Disodium is a powerful chelating agent for divalent cations (e.g., Ca²⁺, Fe²⁺). Commonly used in molecular biology, diagnostics, cleaners, and industrial formulations.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White crystalline powder (dihydrate)
Purity (titration/assay) 99.0–101.0 %
Molecular Weight 372.24 g/mol
Melting Point ~248 °C (decomposes)
Density ~1.08–1.10 g/cm³
Solubility (water) 100 g/L @ 20 °C
Water Content ~2 mol H₂O per mole; loss on drying ~8.7–11.4 %
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) ~1.363

Applications

  • Chelation & buffering: Stabilizes metal ions in buffers, reagents, and molecular biology media.
  • Diagnostics & lab: Anticoagulant in blood collection; inhibits metal-dependent enzymes.
  • Industrial & consumer: Used in cleaning agents, cosmetics, scale removal, water treatment.
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