Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Tetrasodium Salt Dihydrate (White Powd.), Fisher BioReagents

Catalog No. BP121-500

Description

The tetrasodium salt of EDTA is a chelating agent for metal ions and is used extensively in molecular biology to minimize metal ion impurities in reaction buffers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10378-23-1, 139-13-9, 64-02-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H20N2Na4O10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 420.233
• InChI Key: DGWOWDJDIBPYOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt dihydrate, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate, edta-na4, edta tetrasodium salt, edta tetrasodium salt hydrate, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt hydrate, 64-02-8 anhydrous, ksc909a7h, edta tetrasodium salt dihydrate, tetrapotassium ion 4-edta dihydrate
• PubChem CID: 131843362
• IUPAC Name: 2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid;sodium;dihydrate
• SMILES: C(CN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O.O.O.[Na].[Na].[Na].[Na]

• Melting Point: 300°C
• Color: White
• pH: 10.7 to 11.7
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98 %
• Packaging: Amber Glass
• Linear Formula: (NaO₂CCH₂)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₂CO₂Na)₂·2H₂O
• Quantity: 500 g
• Solubility Information: 0.005% max. Insoluble Matter
• Formula Weight: 416.2
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Powder or Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid, Tetrasodium Salt Dihydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	WARNING!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. . . . . . NFPA Health:2 Flammability:1 Instability:0
Recommended Storage	RT

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