N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic Acid

• CAT Number: I042996
• CAS Number: 93-62-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H11NO5
• Molecular Weight: 177.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-[carboxymethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO5/c8-2-1-7(3-5(9)10)4-6(11)12/h8H,1-4H2,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: JYXGIOKAKDAARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CO)N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid (Cat No.:I042996) is a biodegradable, strong metal chelating agent similar to nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA). It appears as white crystalline powder with a melting point of 178 °C. HEIDA is soluble in hot water and sparingly soluble in cold water. It is utilized in organic synthesis and as a chelating agent in various applications. Proper handling and storage are essential to maintain its stability and reactivity.​