EDTA

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EDTA
Chemical formula	C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈
NFPA 704	0 0 0

Uses

Primary

Precursor to WHO LEM Sodium Calcium Edtate

Natural occurrence

Hazards

Production

Extraction

Synthesis

To a solution of tetrasodium edetate, add hydrochloric acid until the pH is 2

C₁₀H₁₂N₂Na₄O₈(aq) + 4 HCl → C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈ + 4 NaCl

Testing

Purification

Storage

Disposal

See Also

References

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Compounds