A metal chelating agent commonly used in tissue culture media and biological buffers. Inactivates nucleases.
Also known as Ethylenediaminetetraacetate, disodium salt, dihydrate
Biotechnology Grade (also available in Pretoemics Grade)
Insolubles: <0.005%
Heavy metals (as Pb): <0.005%
Iron: <0.01%
Nitrilotriacetic acid: <0.1%
RNAse/DNAse activity: None detected
Appearance: Powder
Boiling Point: 614.2°C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
Density: 1.01 g/cm3 at 25°C
PH Value: pH (5%, water, 25°C): 4.0-6.0
RTECS Number: AH4410000