Product name: EDTA

Molecular Formula:C10H16N2O8

CAS No.:60-00-4

Product Description：
EDTA is a widely used acronym for the chemical compound ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (which has many other names, see Table). EDTA is a polyamino carboxylic acid with the formula [CH2N(CH2CO2H)2]2. This colourless, water-soluble solid is produced on a large scale for many applications. Its prominence as a chelating agent arises from its ability to "sequester" di- and tricationic metal ions such as Ca2+ and Fe3+. After being bound by EDTA, metal ions remain in solution but exhibit diminished reactivity.

Application:
EDTA is added to some food as a preservative or stabilizer to prevent catalytic oxidative decolouration which is catalyzed by metal ions.