Description

1,2-Diaminopropane-N,N,N',N'-Tetraacetic Acid is a high-purity chelating agent and complexing ligand derived from the versatile EDTA family. This compound is valued for its strong and selective binding affinity for a wide range of di- and trivalent metal ions, including calcium, magnesium, and transition metals. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in industries such as pharmaceuticals, analytical chemistry, and specialty chemical synthesis, where precise metal ion control is critical for product stability, catalytic activity, and process reliability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis & Formulation: Acts as a stabilizing agent and metal scavenger in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production and parenteral formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a primary standard or complexometric titrant for the precise determination of metal ion concentrations.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical component in buffer systems to control metal-dependent enzymatic activity and protein stability.
• Industrial Process Chemistry: Functions as a chelating agent to prevent metal-catalyzed degradation or unwanted side reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Water Treatment & Detergent Formulations: Employed to sequester hardness ions (Ca2+, Mg2+) in specialty cleaning and treatment applications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a modifier or additive to control metal ion interactions during polymerization or material synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diaminopropane-N,N,N',N'-Tetraacetic Acid
CAS No.	4408-81-5
Molecular Formula	C11H18N2O8
Molecular Weight	306.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Diaminopropane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid; 1,2-PDTA; Propylenediaminetetraacetic acid; 1,2-Propanediaminetetraacetic acid; 1,2-Diaminopropanetetraacetic acid; (1,2-Propanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid; PDTA; Chel D 100
EINECS	224-552-8

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diaminopropane-N,N,N',N'-Tetraacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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