Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is used as a complexing agent for many cations. It prevents metal ion impurities and used to remove excess iron from the body. It acts as a sequestering agent in cosmetic products.
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Applications
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is used as a complexing agent for many cations. It prevents metal ion impurities and used to remove excess iron from the body. It acts as a sequestering agent in cosmetic products.
Solubility
Soluble in sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, ammonia solution, acid and common organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Stable. Incompatible with copper, copper alloys, nickel, aluminum, strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Widely-used complexing agent for many cations.
- Li, F.; Ji, Y.; Wang, S.; Li, S.; Chen, Y. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid mediated synthesis of palladium nanowire networks and their enhanced electrocatalytic performance for the hydrazine oxidation reaction. Electrochim. Acta. 2015, 176, 125-129.
- Zhao, S. L.; Shang, X. J.; Duo, L. A. Effects of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and ammonium sulfate on Pb and Cr distribution in Kochia scoparia from compost. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2015, 12 (2), 563-570.