N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic Acid丨CAS 93-62-9

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic Acid丨CAS 93-62-9
Product Introduction:
Catalog No.: SS119979
CAS No.: 93-62-9
Purity(T): 99% min
Product Name: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid
Molecular Formula: C6H11NO5
Molecular Weight: 177.16
Synonym(s): Ethanolamine-N,N-diacetic acid
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Technical Parameters
Description

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Specifications

 

Appearance White powder
Purity (T) 99% min
Water content 0.5% max
Solubility (1.0M aqueous) Colorless, transparent
Heavy metal (Pb) 5 ppm
pH value (1% aqueous solution) 2.0-3.0
Ultraviolet absorbance (15% in 1M NaOH) 260nm 0.05 max
Ultraviolet absorbance (15% in 1M NaOH) 280nm 0.03 max
Applications

 

1. Chelating Agent

HEIDA is widely used as a chelating ligand for binding metal ions in industrial, agricultural, and biochemical applications.

It forms stable complexes with transition metals, helping to:

Improve the solubility of metal ions

Control metal ion activity in solutions

Prevent metal-catalyzed degradation reactions

2. Water Treatment

Used in water softening and scale inhibition by sequestering calcium, magnesium, and heavy metal ions.

Helps in detoxification of metal-contaminated water.

3. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Formulations

Acts as a stabilizer to control metal ion concentration, preventing oxidation and degradation in formulations.

4. Analytical Chemistry

Serves as a complexometric reagent in titrations and metal ion analysis.

5. Agriculture

Used in micronutrient fertilizers to deliver trace metals in a bioavailable, stable form.

 

Benefits

 

✅ Strong Metal Chelation

Forms stable complexes with a broad range of metal ions, improving efficacy in applications requiring metal ion control.

✅ Water Soluble and Biocompatible

Its high solubility and low toxicity make it suitable for use in biological and environmental systems.

✅ Versatile

Functions effectively across a wide pH range and in various formulations, from industrial to pharmaceutical.

✅ Prevents Metal-Induced Degradation

Protects sensitive compounds in formulations by binding catalytic metal impurities.

 

Conclusion

 

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid (CAS 93-62-9) is an important chelating agent extensively used in water treatment, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and analytical chemistry. Its strong metal-binding ability, water solubility, and versatility make it invaluable for controlling metal ion activity, enhancing product stability, and improving environmental safety.

 

 

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