Description

Gadolinium Edta CAS NO 15213-88-4 is a stable, water-soluble coordination complex formed between the rare earth metal gadolinium and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). This compound is valued for its strong chelating properties and the unique paramagnetic characteristics imparted by the gadolinium(III) ion. It is a critical material for advanced research and industrial applications in fields such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent development, materials science, and as a high-purity analytical standard. Industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and specialty chemicals rely on its consistent quality and performance.

Application

• MRI Contrast Agent Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or model compound in the synthesis and study of next-generation gadolinium-based contrast agents for enhanced medical imaging.
• Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy: Used as a high-purity standard or reagent in trace metal analysis, complexometric titrations, and as a shift reagent in NMR spectroscopy.
• Materials Science & Nanotechnology: Employed in the synthesis of doped nanomaterials, luminescent materials, and advanced alloys where precise gadolinium incorporation is required.
• Industrial Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies of metal ion transport, enzyme inhibition, and as a tool to probe calcium channels in biological systems.
• Water Treatment & Decontamination: Applied in research for the selective removal or recovery of heavy metal ions from industrial effluents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Edta
CAS No.	15213-88-4
Molecular Formula	C10H12GdN2O8 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	407.50 (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Gadolinium EDTA Complex; Gadolinium(III) EDTA; EDTA Gadolinium Salt; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Gadolinium(III) Salt; Gadolinium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate; Gadolinium Edetate; Gd-EDTA; Gadolinium(3+) ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Edta is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and composition. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (Gd content), heavy metals, and specific impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-grade materials, from research to advanced manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. For long-term stability, maintain under controlled humidity conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Gd Content)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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