Formula: C10H16N2O8
CAS: 60-00-4
Appearance: White powder
As it is so good at displacing molecules in coordination complexes, EDTA can be used to prevent undesired metals in trace amounts
from reacting and having detrimental effects on products.
In general, EDTA reduces the reactivity of metal, preventing any unwanted effects that may result from its presence.
EDTA is used in a salt form, most likely in disodium (EDTA-2Na)or calcium disodium EDTA (EDTA-CaNa2).