Disodium edetate dihydrate
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 6381-92-6
Molecular Formula: C10H18N2Na2O10
Molecular Weight: 372.24 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Melting Point: 250°C (dec.)
Boiling Point: >100°C
Density: 1.01 g/mL at 25°C
Usage: Widely used as a chelating agent in pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology industries.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Basic Information | |
| Name | Disodium edetate dihydrate |
| CAS Number | 6381-92-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H18N2Na2O10 |
| Molecular Weight | 372.237 g/mol |
| Appearance | White powder or crystals |
| Density | 1.01 g/mL at 25°C |
| Melting Point | 250°C (decomposition) |
| Boiling Point | >100°C |
| Flash Point | 325.2°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol and ether |
| Hazard Information | |
| Hazard Symbols | GHS07. GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H332. H373 |
| Health Hazards | Irritating to mucous membranes, the upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. |
| Fire and Explosion Hazards | Combustible with stimulating properties. |
| Main Uses | |
| As a Chelating Agent | For protease inhibition and metal ion removal. |
| In Pharmaceutical Industry | Used in medicine manufacturing. |
| In Color Development | Used in color film developing. |
| In Metallurgy | Used in the refining of rare metals. |
| In Other Applications | Used as an antioxidant synergist, processing aid, water treatment agent, etc. |
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