Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate
6381-92-6; 5064-31-3
372.2
C10H14N2O8Na2 • 2H2O
Water
Room Temperature
EDTA disodium salt is extensively used as a chelator of divalent cations such as Ca2+. EDTA is a chelating agent, a general chemical, and a sequestrant.
In molecular biology applications, addition of EDTA minimizes the impact of metal ion contaminants. Also used to facilitate enzymatic reactions that could be inhibited by heavy metal traces and it also inhibits enzymes, such as metalloproteases.
0.1 lbs
Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.