Description

3,3',3'',3'''-(Ethylenedinitrilo)Tetrapropionic Acid is a specialized chelating agent and polyaminocarboxylic acid derivative. Its molecular structure, featuring multiple carboxylate groups, provides a high affinity for binding di- and trivalent metal ions, making it a critical component in applications requiring precise metal sequestration or catalysis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in advanced material synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical formulations. Its utility spans from acting as a ligand in coordination chemistry to serving as a building block for more complex functional molecules.

Application

• As a chelating ligand in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers for catalysis and gas storage.
• In the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly for compounds requiring specific metal-ion complexation during synthesis.
• As a component in analytical chemistry for the development of novel complexometric titrants or masking agents.
• In specialty detergent and cleaning formulations where its chelating power can control water hardness ions.
• For academic and industrial research in supramolecular chemistry and the study of multidentate ligand systems.
• As a potential building block for polymers and dendrimers with metal-binding capabilities.
• In agricultural chemistry for the development of micronutrient delivery systems or metal-based pesticides.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3',3'',3'''-(Ethylenedinitrilo)Tetrapropionic Acid
CAS No.	13311-39-2
Molecular Formula	C14H24N2O8
Molecular Weight	348.35 g/mol
Synonyms	EDTP; Ethylenediamine-N,N,N',N'-tetrapropionic Acid; N,N,N',N'-Ethylenediaminetetrapropionic Acid; Ethylenedinitrilotetrapropionic Acid; 3,3',3'',3'''-(Ethane-1,2-diyldinitrilo)tetrapropanoic Acid; 1,2-Bis(carboxymethylamino)ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic Acid Homolog; EDTA Homolog (Propionic Acid Series); NSC 112195
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Quality Control

Our 3,3',3'',3'''-(Ethylenedinitrilo)Tetrapropionic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for key parameters are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.