Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Also known as: EDTA, Edetic acid, Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, Ethylenedinitrilotetraacetic acid, Edathamil, Versene acid, Titriplex, Complexon II, Hamp-ene acid, Chelest 3A, Endrate, Sequestric acid, 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-Ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid, N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycine], (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetic acid
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (CAS 60-00-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H16N2O8 and a molecular weight of 292.243 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 250 °C (dec.)(lit.), a boiling point of 614.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 325.2±31.5 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 60-00-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-1098920-5
- Molecular Formula
- C10H16N2O8
- Molecular Weight
- 292.243 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 250 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 614.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 325.2±31.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 292.090668 |
| PSA | 155.68000 |
| LogP | -0.43 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±3.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.580 |
| Additional Property | 0.5 g/L (25 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Robert S Chumanov, et al. Artifact-inducing enrichment of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and ethyleneglycoltetraacetic acid on anion exchange resins. Anal Biochem. 2011 May 1;412(1):34-9. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2922499990 |
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| Summary | HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
The CAS number of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is 60-00-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid has molecular formula C10H16N2O8 and molecular weight 292.243 g/mol.
Is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid hazardous?
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?
For Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Upstream Products: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt, Formaldehyde, Sodium chloroacetate; Downstream Products: Formaldehyde, Ethylenediamine-N,N'-diacetic acid, Carbon dioxide.
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