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Nitrilotriacetic acid

Also known as: NTA, Tris(carboxymethyl)amine, N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)glycine, Triglycollamic acid, Complexon I, aminotriacetic acid, α,α',α''-Trimethylaminetricarboxylic acid, Nitrilotriessigsaeure, 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriacetic acid, Glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, tri(carboxymethyl)amine, nitrilotris(methylenecarboxylicacid)

Nitrilotriacetic acid (CAS 139-13-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H9NO6 and a molecular weight of 191.139 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 245 °C (dec.)(lit.), a boiling point of 498.2±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 255.1±27.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H351 — Suspected of causing cancer. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
139-13-9
Jingsj CID
J-25018-0
Molecular Formula
C6H9NO6
Molecular Weight
191.139 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point245 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling Point498.2±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point255.1±27.3 °C
Exact Mass191.042984
PSA115.14000
LogP-1.76
Vapor Pressure0.0±2.7 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.558
Additional PropertyInsoluble.

GHS Safety & Compliance

Irritant / Health HazardSignal word: Warning
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H351 — Suspected of causing cancer

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2921199090
Summary2921199090 other acyclic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Nitrilotriacetic acid?

The CAS number of Nitrilotriacetic acid is 139-13-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nitrilotriacetic acid?

Nitrilotriacetic acid has molecular formula C6H9NO6 and molecular weight 191.139 g/mol.

Is Nitrilotriacetic acid hazardous?

Nitrilotriacetic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H351 — Suspected of causing cancer.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Nitrilotriacetic acid?

For Nitrilotriacetic acid, Upstream Products: N-epsilon-Carbobenzyloxy-L-lysine, Bromoacetic acid, Acetic acid, 2,2-hydrazonobis-; Downstream Products: Boc-Gly-Gly-Gly-OH, Formaldehyde, Glyoxylic acid.

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