Question

what is the structure of EDTA?

Answer 1

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid/Formula

C10H16N2O8

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

Medication

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, also known by several other names, is a chemical used for both industrial and medical purposes. It was synthesized for the first time in 1935 by Ferdinand Münz. It is an aminopolycarboxylic acid and a colorless, water-soluble solid. Its conjugate base is ethylenediaminetetraacetic.

Molar mass: 292.24 g/mol

Related alkanoic acids: Daminozide; Octopine

Abbreviations: EDTA, H4EDTA

UN number: 3077

Appearance: Colourless crystals

GHS hazard statements: H319

Answer 2

C10H16N2O8

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

Molar mass: 292.24 g/mol