英文名称
Ethylenediamine-N,N,N?N?tetraacetic Acid
Smiles Code
OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
Research Tools; Amino Acids;
Ethylenediamine-N,N,NтАЩ,NтАЩ-tetraacetic Acid (EDTA) is a powerful chelating agent; EDTA forms stable complexes with most metal ions. EDTA is used in treatment of lead and heavy metal poisoning of farm animals. This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs).