INCI Name
EDTA
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
chelating agent
What It Does
1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
292.24
g/mol
LogP
-5.90
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
4
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
10
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
156.0
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
EDTA is a strong chelator that can strip copper from peptide complexes, deactivating GHK-Cu. Avoid EDTA as a chelating agent in copper peptide formulations; use a non-competing alternative.
EDTA chelates free iron strongly. Intentional in some applications (prevents oxidation catalysis) but can reduce iron bioavailability in supplements/beverages. Verify this is the intended behavior.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- EDTA
- Common Name
- edetic acid
- CAS Number
- 60-00-4
- Category
- chelating agent
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