EDTA
For other uses, see EDTA (disambiguation).
EDTA
IUPAC name
2-acetic acid
Other names
EDTA, H4EDTA, Diaminoethanetetraacetic acid, Edetic acid, Edetate, Ethylenedinitrilotetraacetic acid, Versene, Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid
Identifiers
CAS number
RTECS number
AH4025000
SMILES
OC(CN(CC(O)=O)CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)=O
Properties
Molecular formula
C10H16N2O8
Density
0.86 g/cm³
Melting point
237-245 °C (dec.)
Hazards
MSDS
External MSDS
Main hazards
irritant
NFPA 704
0
1
0
R-phrases
R36
S-phrases
S26
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references
EDTA is a widely used abbreviation for the chemical compound [...]