EDTA, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate

SKU: orb1907323

Description

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate (EDTA) is a chelating agent used to inhibit metalloproteases by sequestering metal ions. It is a common reagent in molecular biology for in vitro protein purification and buffer preparation, where it helps maintain protein stability.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Protein Biochemistry

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6381-92-6
• MW: 372.24
• Purity: 99.97% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₈N₂Na₂O₁₀
• SMILES: O=C(CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC([O-])=O)CC([O-])=O)O.[Na+].O.[Na+].O
• Target: Protease
• Solubility: DMSO:1 mg/mL (2.69 mM);H2O:41.67 mg/mL (111.94 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

EDTA, Disodium Salt,, EDTA, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate, Protease

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

636371