(EGTA) Crystalline
Purity: ∼98%
Chelating agent for determination of calcium in the presence of magnesium. Ref.: Schmidt, R.W. and Reilly, C.N., Anal. Chem., 29: 264 (1957).
Description: Chelating agent for determination of calcium in the presence of magnesium; can also detect cadmium in the presence of zinc. Can act as a metalloprotease inhibitor (effective concentration is typically 1 to 10 uM). Useful for the removal of heavy metal ions in biological systems.