Molecular Biology Grade EDTA (Acid) Complexes with heavy metals such as copper and zinc. Used in DNA electrophoresis buffers to inactivate nucleases by binding metal ions.

Technical Specifictaion

                                                        Acid                  Salt
M.W.                                             292.25             372.24
Purity                                            > 99.5%          > 99.5%
pH (5% soln at 25°C)               2.5-3.5             2.5-3.5
Ash                                               < 0.2%             0.2%
Nitriloacetic acid                        < 0.1%             < 0.1%
Heavy Metals                              < 0.001%         < 0.001%
Iron                                               < 0.005%         < 0.005%
Magnesium                                < 0.0005%       < 0.0005%
Storage                                              Room Temperture

MSDS Sheets

CAS 60-00-4