N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID
Synonym(s):Ethanol diglycine
- CAS NO.:93-62-9
- Empirical Formula: C6H11NO5
- Molecular Weight: 177.16
- MDL number: MFCD00004293
- EINECS: 202-263-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:58:50
What is N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID?
Chemical properties
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The Uses of N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic Acid (cas# 93-62-9) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: N-(2-hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid is an amino dicarboxylic acid that is glycine in which both hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by a carboxymethyl group and a 2-hydroxyethyl group. It has a role as a chelator. It is an amino dicarboxylic acid and a glycine derivative. It is functionally related to an iminodiacetic acid, a propionic acid and an ethanolamine.
General Description
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid (HEIDA) is a biodegradable and strong metal chelating agent, similar to nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA).
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Purification Methods
Crystallise HIMDA from water. [Beilstein 4 IV 2432.]
Properties of N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID
| Melting point: | 178 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 309.06°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.4347 (rough estimate) |
| vapor pressure | 8.398hPa at 21.1℃ |
| refractive index | 1.4230 (estimate) |
| solubility | 0.1 M NaOH: 50 mg/mL, clear |
| form | powder to crystal |
| pka | pK1:2.2;pK2:8.65 (25°C,μ=0.1) |
| color | White to Almost white |
| Water Solubility | 18.61g/L at 25℃ |
| BRN | 1780628 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 93-62-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid (93-62-9) |
Safety information for N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID
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