EDTA

C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈

IUPAC: 2,2',2'',2'''-(Ethane-1,2-diyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid

CAS: 60-00-4

개요

EDTA is a powerful chelating agent that binds metal ions. It is used in medicine to treat heavy metal poisoning and in food preservation.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
수소 H 16 1.0080
탄소 C 10 12.0110
질소 N 2 14.0070
산소 O 8 15.9990

원소 구성

H
5.5%
C
41.1%
N
9.6%
O
43.8%

용도

  • Chelation therapy
  • Food preservative
  • Water softener
  • Blood anticoagulant (purple top tubes)

흥미로운 사실

  • EDTA-treated blood tubes have purple caps — EDTA prevents clotting by chelating calcium ions

안전

  • ⚠ Can deplete essential minerals

구조

SMILES

C(CN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
292.24 g/mol
밀도
0.8600 g/cm³
녹는점
245.0 °C
용해도
0.5 g/L at 25°C

분자 기술자

정확 질량
292.0907
XLogP
-5.9
TPSA
156.0 Ų
수소결합 주개
4
수소결합 받개
10
회전 가능 결합
11
중원자
20
복잡도
315.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDTA?
EDTA (C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2,2',2'',2'''-(Ethane-1,2-diyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid.
What is the molecular weight of EDTA?
EDTA has a molar mass of 292.24 g/mol.
What state is EDTA at room temperature?
EDTA is a solid at room temperature.
Is EDTA organic or inorganic?
EDTA is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up EDTA?
EDTA (C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈) is composed of 수소 (H), 탄소 (C), 질소 (N), 산소 (O).