EDTA
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Chemical formula | C10H16N2O8 |
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NFPA 704 |
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