Description

Egta/Am is a high-purity chemical compound widely recognized for its utility as a specialized chelating agent. Its primary value lies in its strong and selective binding affinity for calcium ions, making it a critical component in biochemical and diagnostic applications. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and analytical chemistry sectors who require precise metal ion control.

Application

• As a key component in molecular biology buffers for enzyme studies (e.g., nucleases, polymerases) requiring controlled calcium levels.
• In the formulation of cell culture media and reagents to sequester trace calcium and prevent unwanted enzymatic activity.
• As a calcium-specific chelator in diagnostic kit formulations and clinical assay systems.
• For analytical chemistry applications, including titrations and as a masking agent in complexometric analyses.
• In pharmaceutical research for stabilizing sensitive compounds and studying calcium-dependent biological pathways.
• As a research-grade chemical in biochemical laboratories for protein purification and isolation procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Egta/Am
CAS No.	99590-86-0
Molecular Formula	C14H24N2O10
Molecular Weight	380.35 g/mol
Synonyms	EGTA-AM; EGTA Acetoxymethyl Ester; [Ethylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo)]tetraacetic Acid Acetoxymethyl Ester; O,O'-Bis(2-aminoethyl)ethyleneglycol-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic Acid Tetrakis(acetoxymethyl) Ester; Glycine, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)-, tetrakis(acetoxymethyl) ester]; EGTA AM Cell Permeant Calcium Chelator; AAT Bioquest Cat No. 21011
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Quality Control

Our Egta/Am is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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