Hexamethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (HMDTA) is a chelating agent used mainly to bind metal ions in various chemical and industrial applications. Similar to EDTA, it can form stable complexes with metal ions like calcium, magnesium, and iron, making it useful in water treatment, cleaning formulations, and certain biochemical processes. Its ability to control metal ion concentration helps prevent unwanted reactions in solutions and improve the efficiency of detergents, scale removers, and laboratory assays. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include HDTA and EINECS 216-642-1. Its PubChem CID is 74209.
Hexamethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
| CAS No | 1633-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C14H24N2O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 348.35 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[6-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]hexyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid |
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Hexamethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (HMDTA) is a chelating agent used mainly to bind metal ions in various chemical and industrial applications.
The listed CAS number is 1633-00-7.
The listed molecular formula is C14H24N2O8.
The listed molecular weight is 348.35 g/mol.
2-[6-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]hexyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid.
The source lists HDTA and EINECS 216-642-1.