Synonyms
Edetate disodium
EDTA disodium salt
Disodium edetate
Edta disodium
Description
A chelating agent that sequesters a variety of polyvalent cations such as CALCIUM. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive.
Molecular Formula
C10H14N2Na2O8
SMILES
C(CN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)[O-])N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
Appearance
White crystalline powder