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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dipotassium salt dihydrate

puriss. p.a., ≥99.0% (KT)

Synonym(s):

K2EDTA, (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetic acid dipotassium salt, Dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate, EDTA dipotassium salt, Edathamil, Potassium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dibasic

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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH2(KOOCCH2)NCH2CH2N(CH2COOK)CH2COOH · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
404.45
EC Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

puriss. p.a.

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (KT)

pH

4-5 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H2O)

mp

255-280 °C (dec.) (lit.)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤200 mg/kg

cation traces

Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤1000 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.[K+].[K+].[K+].[K+].OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC([O-])=O)CC([O-])=O)CC(O)=O.OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC([O-])=O)CC([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C10H16N2O8.2K.2H2O/c13-7(14)3-11(4-8(15)16)1-2-12(5-9(17)18)6-10(19)20;;;;/h1-6H2,(H,13,14)(H,15,16)(H,17,18)(H,19,20);;;2*1H2/q;2*+1;;/p-2

InChI key

JFROQFOCFOKDKU-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dipotassium salt dihydrate (K2EDTA), is a well known chelating agent with various uses in chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. In chemical synthesis, K2EDTA is often employed to remove metal impurities from solutions or as a complexation agent to control the reactivity of metal ions. It can be used to sequester or chelate metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper, which helps prevent undesired side reactions.

Application

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dipotassium salt dihydrate (K2EDTA) can be used as:
  • A mobile phase modifier in the separation of UV filters using HPLC.
  • A chelating agent in the determination of traces of beryllium compound by colorimetric method.

Used to eliminate inhibition of enzyme catalyzed reactions due to traces of heavy metals

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Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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