Iminodiacetic acid is an important intermediate in one of the two main industrial processes used to manufacture the herbicide glyphosate. It is used in capillary electrophoresis for modulating peptide mobility. It is also used as a precursor for the manufacture of the indicator xylenol orange. It is also used in chemotherapeutic treatment for metal poisoning. It acts as a tridendate ligand and forms metal complexes. Furthermore, it is used as a chelating agent that strongly binds transition metals. Iminodiacetic acid can be used for removal of toxic metal ions from water.
Physical And Chemical Properties
Physical State: Yellow crystalline powder
Melting Point: 243C
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity:0
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions
Sales Specification
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Melting point: 240-250 C
Assay (IDA): 98% Min
Sodium: 100 PPM Max
Water: 0.5% Max
Ash (Sulfate): 1.0% Max
Packing
25 KG kraft paper bag. 36 bags per pallet.
