Edetate disodium
USP/1233009 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate; Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate; EDTA disodium salt; EDTA-Na2; Edathamil; Edetate disodium salt dihydrate; Sequestrene Na2
CAS Number: 6381-92-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H14N2Na2O8 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight: 372.24
Linear Formula: C10H14N2Na2O8 · 2H2O
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | edta |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C10H16N2O8.2Na.2H2O/c1 |
| InChI key | OVBJJZOQPCKUOR-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 248 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| SMILES string | O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+] |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Chelator of divalent cations. Inhibits enzymes, such as metalloproteases, that require divalent cations for activity. |
| Application: | Edetate disodium USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Edetate Disodium Injection • Edetate Disodium Compounded Ophthalmic Solution • Levobunolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution • Budesonide Nasal Spray |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H332 - H373 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P271 - P273 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P314 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 248 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



