Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid Structure
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid structure
Common Name Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
CAS Number 60-00-4 Molecular Weight 292.243
Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 614.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H16N2O8 Melting Point 250 °C (dec.)(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 325.2±31.5 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid


Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is the acid form of Edetate, a chelating agent with anti-hypercalcemic and anticoagulant properties. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid binds calcium and heavy metal ions, forming soluble stable complexes. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acidis also used as an anticoagulant for blood specimens and is applied as a treatment of lead poisoning[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid Biological Activity

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Description Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is the acid form of Edetate, a chelating agent with anti-hypercalcemic and anticoagulant properties. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid binds calcium and heavy metal ions, forming soluble stable complexes. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acidis also used as an anticoagulant for blood specimens and is applied as a treatment of lead poisoning[1].
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References

[1]. Robert S Chumanov, et al. Artifact-inducing enrichment of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and ethyleneglycoltetraacetic acid on anion exchange resins. Anal Biochem. 2011 May 1;412(1):34-9.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 614.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 250 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Molecular Formula C10H16N2O8
Molecular Weight 292.243
Flash Point 325.2±31.5 °C
Exact Mass 292.090668
PSA 155.68000
LogP -0.43
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.580
InChIKey KCXVZYZYPLLWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C(O)CN(CCN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
Storage condition 2-8°C
Stability Stable. Incompatible with copper, copper alloys, nickel, aluminium, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases
Water Solubility 0.5 g/L (25 ºC)

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
AH4025000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
60-00-4
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1716295
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
24
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C10-H16-N2-O8
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
292.28
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
QV1N1VQ2N1VQ1VQ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
397 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
30 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
250 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
28500 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
7632 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-14 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - eye/ear Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
7632 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-14 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - cardiovascular (circulatory) system Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - respiratory system Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
7632 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-14 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
DOSE :
3 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-14 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Cytogenetic analysis

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
DNA inhibition
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - rabbit Kidney
DOSE/DURATION :
250 umol/L
REFERENCE :
ECREAL Experimental Cell Research. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.10- 1950- Volume(issue)/page/year: 36,92,1964 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC Federal Register. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) V.1- 1936- Volume(issue)/page/year: 54,7740,1989 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - 80283 No. of Facilities: 12157 (estimated) No. of Industries: 122 No. of Occupations: 93 No. of Employees: 121906 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - 80283 No. of Facilities: 14680 (estimated) No. of Industries: 119 No. of Occupations: 116 No. of Employees: 509055 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 315637 (estimated)

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H319
Precautionary Statements P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi:Irritant
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S61-S37/39-S36
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 2
RTECS AH4025000
HS Code 2921219000

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2922499990
Summary HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

EINECS 200-449-4
EDTA
2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-Ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid
edetic acid
ethylenediamine-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid
2,2',2'',2'''-(ethane-1,2-diyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid
Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid
4-04-00-02449 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
Versene acid
N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycine]
MFCD00003541

 Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What English synonyms does Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid have?
A: English synonyms of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: EINECS 200-449-4, EDTA, 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-Ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid, edetic acid, ethylenediamine-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid, 2,2',2'',2'''-(ethane-1,2-diyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid, Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, 4-04-00-02449 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), Versene acid, N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycine], MFCD00003541.
Q: What is the CAS number of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: CAS number of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is 60-00-4.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: Molecular formula of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is C10H16N2O8.
Q: How is the water solubility of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: Water solubility of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: 0.5 g/L (25 ºC).
Q: What are the downstream products of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: 50-00-0;5657-17-0;124-38-9;446-32-2;17099-80-8;107-15-3;92-70-6;81624-55-7;64-18-6;70-55-3.
Q: What are the upstream materials of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: 139-33-3;22414-25-1;50-00-0;143-33-9;107-15-3;3926-62-3;107-06-2;142-73-4;106-93-4.
Q: What are the storage conditions for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: Storage conditions for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: InChIKey of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is KCXVZYZYPLLWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the boiling point of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: Boiling point of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is 614.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the safety information for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
A: Safety information for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: S26-S61-S37/39-S36.

 Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acidfactory

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