EDTA acts as a chelator of the zinc ion in the active site of metalloproteases, and can also inhibit other metal ion-dependent proteases such as calcium-dependent cysteine proteases. EDTA may interfere with biological processes which are metal-dependent.For use as an anticoagulant, disodium or tripotassium salts of EDTA are most commonly used.
CAS Number :
25102-12-9
Synonym :
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dipotassium salt dihydrate, Hi-AR™