| Bioactivity | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) disodium dihydrate is a chelating agent used as a protease inhibitor and metal ion scavenger. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate is used extensively during protein purification. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate has been shown to be a noneffective molecule on cellulase activity. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate binds to metals including calcium and facilitates their excretion[1][2]. |
| Name | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate |
| CAS | 6381-92-6 |
| Formula | C10H18N2Na2O10 |
| Molar Mass | 372.24 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Ibad A, et al. Chelation therapy in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. J Clin Lipidol. 2016;10(1):58-62. [2]. Chumanov RS, et al. Artifact-inducing enrichment of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and ethyleneglycoltetraacetic acid on anion exchange resins. Anal Biochem. 2011;412(1):34-39. |