Description

Bapta-Am is a high-purity, specialized chemical compound widely recognized for its utility as a versatile chelating agent and intermediate. Its primary value lies in its ability to bind and sequester metal ions with high affinity, making it critical for processes requiring precise control over metal concentrations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate in the production of advanced contrast agents and therapeutic chelators for medical imaging and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a calcium and other divalent cation chelator in buffer solutions for studying enzyme kinetics, cell signaling pathways, and protein function.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Integral component in the development of sensitive assay kits and diagnostic strips where metal ion interference must be eliminated.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of smart polymers, hydrogels, and ion-selective membranes.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Employed in specialized applications for sequestering troublesome metal ions in high-purity water systems or specific catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bapta-Am
CAS No.	139890-68-9
Molecular Formula	C22H28N4O10
Molecular Weight	508.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(o-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid acetoxymethyl ester; BAPTA-AM; Bapta Acetoxymethyl Ester; BAPTA AM Ester; AM ester of BAPTA; Cell-permeable calcium chelator AM ester; Tetrapotassium BAPTA-AM; [Ca2+]i indicator BAPTA-AM
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Quality Control

Our Bapta-Am is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (or as indicated on the label). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment after opening to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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