Description

n-Ethyliminodiacetic Acid is a versatile chelating agent and a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, making it crucial for processes requiring metal sequestration or catalysis. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for synthesizing complex molecules like certain antibiotics and herbicides.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain classes of antibiotics and chelation therapy agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides and plant growth regulators, where its structure contributes to the final product's efficacy.
• Metal Chelation & Decontamination: Employed in industrial cleaning formulations and water treatment processes to bind and remove heavy metal ions like calcium, magnesium, and iron.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a valuable ligand in catalysis and as a model compound in studying coordination chemistry and chelation mechanisms.
• Detergent & Cleaning Agent Formulation: Acts as a water softener and builder in specialized industrial and institutional cleaning products to enhance performance.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in plating baths to stabilize metal ions, ensuring smooth, even metal deposition on surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Ethyliminodiacetic Acid
CAS No.	5336-17-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO4
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyliminodiacetic Acid; N-Ethyliminodiacetic Acid; 2,2'-(Ethylimino)diacetic Acid; (Carboxymethyl)(ethyl)aminoacetic Acid; EIDA; N-Ethyl-IDA; N-Ethyliminobis(acetic Acid); Ethyl Diglycolic Acid Amine
EINECS	226-247-5

Quality Control

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

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	210°C - 215°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.