Description

Rac (Bromoacetamidophenylmethyl)Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid is a specialized bifunctional chelating agent and chemical intermediate of significant interest in advanced research and development. This compound matters for its unique ability to form stable complexes with metal ions while providing a reactive bromoacetamide group for covalent conjugation to biomolecules. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic developers, and bioconjugation specialists working on targeted drug delivery systems, radiopharmaceuticals, and novel immunoassays.

Application

• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Serves as a key intermediate for attaching chelating agents to antibodies, peptides, or other targeting molecules via its reactive bromoacetamide group.
• Radiopharmaceutical Precursor: Used in the synthesis of bifunctional chelators for labeling biomolecules with diagnostic or therapeutic radioisotopes (e.g., 99mTc, 111In, 177Lu).
• MRI Contrast Agent Development: Acts as a building block for creating novel gadolinium (Gd) or other lanthanide-based contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging.
• Metal Ion Affinity Tagging: Employed in the design of purification systems or sensors that rely on selective metal ion binding.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tools for studying metalloenzymes or cellular metal ion transport and homeostasis.
• Therapeutic Chelator Synthesis: A precursor in the development of chelation therapies for metal overload or poisoning.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac (Bromoacetamidophenylmethyl)Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
CAS No.	84256-91-7
Molecular Formula	C21H28BrN3O10
Molecular Weight	562.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(Bromoacetamidobenzyl)EDTA; 2-[Bis[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-N-(4-bromoacetylphenyl)acetamide; BAD; Bromoacetamidobenzyl-EDTA; Bz-EDTA-BA; p-Bromoacetamidobenzyl-EDTA; 1-(4-(Bromoacetamido)benzyl)ethylenediamine-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic Acid; EDTA-bromoacetamide derivative
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Quality Control

Our Rac (Bromoacetamidophenylmethyl)EDTA is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), related substances, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

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, Area%)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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