EDTA, Disodium Salt (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, disodium dihydrate)

EDTA disodium salt is a reversible metalloprotease inhibitor that is used for chelating metal ions. A 0.5M solution is also available.  

Chemical Name: EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetracetic acid)  

Synonyms: disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate; ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate; EDTA disodium salt dihydrate; disodium EDTA dihydrate; disodiumethylenediamine tetraacetic acid dihydrate; (ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate  

Linear Formula: C₁₀H₁₄N₂Na₂O_8 · 2H₂O  

Molecular Weight: 372.24 g/mol  

CAS Number: 6381-92-6  

EC Number: 205-358-3  

Melting Pt: 255°C  

Solubility: Soluble in water

Applications

• For chelating metal ions