Description

Triethylenetetramine-N,N,N',N'',N''',N'''-Hexaacetic Acid is a high-purity, multidentate chelating agent belonging to the polyaminocarboxylic acid family. Its core value lies in its exceptional ability to form stable, water-soluble complexes with a wide range of di- and trivalent metal ions, including calcium, magnesium, and various transition metals. This product is essential for industries requiring precise metal ion control, such as analytical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. Its high chelation capacity makes it a superior sequestrant and complexing agent in specialized formulations.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a titrant and masking agent in complexometric titrations for the determination of metal ions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced contrast agents for medical imaging (MRI).
• Water Treatment Chemical: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial boiler and cooling water systems by sequestering hardness ions.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Enhances the performance of industrial and institutional cleaners by chelation of metal ions that interfere with surfactants.
• Textile & Pulp Processing: Utilized in bleaching and dyeing processes to deactivate metal catalysts that can degrade peroxides and affect color consistency.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a ligand in catalysis and in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylenetetramine-N,N,N',N'',N''',N'''-Hexaacetic Acid
CAS No.	869-52-3
Molecular Formula	C18H30N4O12
Molecular Weight	494.45 g/mol
Synonyms	TTHA; Triethylenetetraminehexaacetic Acid; H6TTHA; N,N,N',N'',N''',N'''-Hexaacetic Acid-1,4,7,10,13,16-Hexaazaoctadecane; 1,4,7,10,13,16-Hexaazaoctadecane-1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaacetic Acid; Hexadentate TTHA; Titriplex® VI (trade name); Complexon VI
EINECS	212-790-2

Quality Control

Our Triethylenetetramine-N,N,N',N'',N''',N'''-Hexaacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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