Bioactivity | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid trisodium salt (EDTA trisodium salt) is used to bind metal ions in the practice of chelation therapy, for treating mercury and lead poisoning, used in a similar manner to remove excess iron from the body, for treating the complication of repeated blood transfusions, as would be applied to treat thalassaemia. |
Name | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid trisodium salt |
CAS | 150-38-9 |
Formula | C10H13N2Na3O8 |
Molar Mass | 358.19 |
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) |