Nitrilotriacetic acid, trisodium salt, monohydrate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Nitrilotriacetic acid, trisodium salt, monohydrate, CAS # 18662-53-8, is considered a non-genotoxic compound showing carcinogenic activity and is used as an inducer of tumorigenesis in laboratory studies using animal models.

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General Information

• Nitrilotriacetic acid, trisodium salt, monohydrate is considered to be a nongenotoxic compound with carcinogenic activity
• This compound inhibits gap-junctional communication between Chinese hamster lung fibroblasts

Applications

• Nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt monohydrate is commonly used in laboratory experiments due to its capacity to induce the tumorigenic process
• It has been used in in vivo experiments as an inducer of bladder and kidney tumors in animal models
• It is used as a chelating agent, which forms coordination compounds with metal ions (chelates)

Literature References
Malcolm, A.; Mills, L. Inhibition of gap-junctional intercellular communication between Chinese hamster lung fibroblasts by di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and trisodium nitrilotriacetate monohydrate (NTA). Cell Biology and Toxicology. 1989, 5, 145–153.

Specifications

• Melting Point: >320.0°C
• Color: White
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: N(CH₂CO₂Na)₃·H₂O
• Quantity: 25 g
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 484g/L (25°C)
• Formula Weight: 275.09
• Percent Purity: 99+%
• Physical Form: Powder, Crystals or Chunks
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitrilotriacetic acid, trisodium salt, monohydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Use personal protective equipment as required. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,if present an

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only