Egta

HCID 6207CAS 67-42-5

Basic information

Standard SMILES
O=C(O)CN(CCOCCOCCN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
DEFVIWRASFVYLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C14H24N2O10
Average molar mass
380.35 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
380.14309497

Overview

Ethylene glycol bis(2-aminoethyl)tetraacetic acid is a diether that is ethylene glycol in which the hydrogens of the hydroxy groups have been replaced by 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl group respectively. It has a role as a chelator. It is a tetracarboxylic acid, a diether and a tertiary amino compound.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Egta
IUPAC
2-[2-[2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid
English name
Ethylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo)tetraacetic acid
Molecular formula
C14H24N2O10
Molecular weight
380.35

Names & synonyms

EGTA67-42-5Egtazic acidGedtaEthylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo)tetraacetic acidEbontaAcide egtaziqueAcido egtazico6,9-Dioxa-3,12-diazatetradecanedioic acid, 3,12-bis(carboxymethyl)-Acidum egtazicumEthylene Glycol Tetraacetic Acid[Ethylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo)]tetraacetic acid
Show more names
Ethylene Glyc1,2-bis(2-dicarboxymethylaminoethoxy)ethaneethylenedioxybis(ethyleneamino)tetraaceticacidAEGTGIETAEgtazic
DTXSID2045151Ethylenedioxybis(ethyleneamino)tetraacetic acidEthylene glycol bis(2-aminoethyl ether)tetraacetic acid(Ethylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo))tetraacetic acidNSC-615010Ethylene glycol bis(aminoethyl ether)tetraacetate526U7A2651Glycoletherdiamine-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic Acid

Database identifiers

CAS
67-42-5
PubChem CID
6207
DTXSID
DTXSID2045151
ChEMBL
CHEMBL240390
ChEBI
CHEBI:30740
UNII
526U7A2651
EC Number
200-651-2
Nikkaji
J10.340C

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
-6.2
Topological polar surface area
174 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
4
Hydrogen bond acceptors
12
Rotatable bonds
17
Heavy atoms
26

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesOther Uses -> Chelating Agents
Physical DescriptionWhite powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
241 °C · 241 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point
507.99 °C · 507.99°C (rough estimate)
Density
1.2838 · 1.2838 (rough estimate)
bulk density
450 kg/m3 · 450kg/m3
refractive index
1.459 · 1.4590 (estimate)
storage temp.
room temp

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 5 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 83.3% (10 of 12) of all reports.

Warning

H315 (16.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317, and P362+P364 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 12 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: 6,9-Dioxa-3,12-diazatetradecanedioic acid, 3,12-bis(carboxymethyl)-

EGTA: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards SummaryMay cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Edetic acid.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (16.7%)

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
AH3760000
hs_code
29225000
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3587 mg/kg

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

MeSH Pharmacological Classification · 2 items

Agents counteracting or neutralizing the action of POISONS.

Substances that bind to and sequester CALCIUM ions.

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed as a metal chelator and reagent for maintaining calcium concentrations; [Merck Index] A chelating agent relatively more specific for calcium and less toxic than EDETIC ACID. [ChemIDplus]
General Manufacturing Information6,9-Dioxa-3,12-diazatetradecanedioic acid, 3,12-bis(carboxymethyl)-: ACTIVE
Applications · 4 items

DescriptionEthylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo)tetraacetic acid is also named as Egtazic acid. It works as a chelating agent for the determination of calcium in the presence of magnesium.

UsesPharmaceutic aid. EGTA.

UsesEthylene glycol-O,O'-bis(2-aminoethyl)-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid is a chelating agent used for making complexes, especially for calcium ions, which help to determine calcium in the presence of magnesium. It can be used experimentally for treating animals possessing cerium poisoning. It is useful in the separation of thorium from monazite. It also acts as a buffer and is used in protein purification.

UsesA chelating agent useful for the determination of calcium in the presence of magnesium.

Upstream & downstream products

Suppliers50 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
北京华美互利生物化工010-56205725 · [email protected]
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
上海如吉生物科技发展有限公司+86-21-65211385-8001 36031160 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: A diether that is ethylene glycol in which the hydrogens of the hydroxy groups have been replaced by 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl group respectively.

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