Description

Pentetate Zinc Trisodium is a high-purity chelating agent and zinc complex, also known by its CAS number 26466-77-3. This compound is valued for its ability to deliver bioavailable zinc in a stable, soluble form, making it a critical ingredient in formulations requiring precise metal ion control. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and nutritional supplement industries seeking reliable and consistent raw material performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a source of bioavailable zinc in injectable solutions, ophthalmic preparations, and mineral supplements.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a stabilizing agent and skin-conditioning ingredient in lotions, creams, and sunscreens.
• Nutritional Supplements: Serves as a highly bioavailable zinc source in liquid and solid dietary supplements and fortification blends.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed as a buffering and chelating component in various clinical and laboratory diagnostic kits.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a specialized catalyst or intermediate in organic synthesis and metal complex preparation.
• Industrial Processes: Used in water treatment and specific chemical processes as a metal ion sequestrant.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentetate Zinc Trisodium
CAS No.	26466-77-3
Molecular Formula	C14H18N3Na3O10Zn
Molecular Weight	546.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Trisodium Pentetate; Trisodium Zinc Diethylenetriaminepentaacetate; Zn-DTPA (Trisodium Salt); Zinc DTPA Na3; Pentetate Zinc Trisodium Salt; Zinc Tri-Sodium EDTA (common misnomer); Zinc Trisodium EDTA (common misnomer); Zinc Sodium Edetate
EINECS	247-734-1

Quality Control

Our Pentetate Zinc Trisodium is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Zinc (Zn) Content	11.5 - 12.5 %
pH (5% Solution)	6.5 - 8.5
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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