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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt hydrate
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt hydrate (EDTA tetrasodium) is a water-soluble chelating agent widely used in detergents, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to bind metal ions and prevent precipitation or degradation. It acts as a sequestrant, stabilizer, and buffer in industrial and laboratory applications. This chemical has a CAS number of 64-02-8, with the molecular formula C10H12N2Na4O8 and a molecular weight of 380.16996. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt hydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 24693200
- CAS Number
- 64-02-8
- IUPAC Name
- tetrasodium;2-[2-[bis(carboxylatomethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxylatomethyl)amino]acetate
- EC Number
- 200-573-9
- Molecular Formula
- C10H12N2Na4O8
- Molecular Weight
- 380.16996
- Exact Mass
- 380.0184
- SMILES
- C(CN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-])N(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
- InChIKey
- UEUXEKPTXMALOB-UHFFFAOYSA-J
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H16N2O8.4Na/c13-7(14)3-11(4-8(15)16)1-2-12(5-9(17)18)6-10(19)20;;;;/h1-6H2,(H,13,14)(H,15,16)(H,17,18)(H,19,20);;;;/q;4*+1/p-4
- PubChem CID
- 6144
Synonyms
- Calsol
- Edetate sodium
- EDTA sodium
- EDTA tetrasodium
- EDTA tetrasodium salt
- Endrate tetrasodium
- Sequestrene
- Sodium edetate
- Sodium EDTA
- Versene 100
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White powder
- Melting Point
- 300 °C (decomposes)
- Density
- 0.7 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 500 g/L at 20 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Slightly soluble in ethanol
Source: PubChem CID 6144 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt hydrate (EDTA tetrasodium) commonly used for?
EDTA tetrasodium is primarily used as a chelating agent in detergents, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and as a stabilizer in food and cosmetics to bind metal ions and prevent precipitation or degradation.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of EDTA tetrasodium?
The chemical formula is **C₁₀H₁₂N₂Na₄O₈**, and the molecular weight is **380.17 g/mol** (anhydrous).
How should EDTA tetrasodium be stored?
Store at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
What grades of EDTA tetrasodium does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical (USP/EP), food-grade (FDA-compliant), and technical-grade** EDTA tetrasodium, depending on application requirements.
Can Molekula supply EDTA tetrasodium in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply EDTA tetrasodium in **bulk (drums, totes, or custom packaging)** for industrial, pharmaceutical, or food-grade applications.
What documentation is provided with an order of EDTA tetrasodium?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation** to verify purity and compliance with regulatory standards.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.