Edetic Acid (CED0004666)

Edetic Acid (C10H16N2O8) is an exogenous organic compound with an average molecular weight of 292.24 g/mol. It exists as a solid at room temperature. Edetic Acid belongs to the tetracarboxylic acids and derivatives, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound serves several industrial and biological roles. It functions as a chelator (PMC11228362, PMC13486686, PMC2925124, PMC5873579, PMC6989149, PMC11190260, PMC12618441) and an anticoagulant (PMC12507951, PMC13259845, PMC4464354, PMC10936106, PMC11417148, PMC7708225). Additionally, it is utilized as an industrial chelating agent, dye, biocide, and as an industrial flavouring and nutrient, as well as an antioxidant in both industrial and biological contexts (PMC12158065). In biological systems, it acts as a ligand (PMC13091222, PMC3818381), an enzyme inhibitor (PMC8230521), and an iron chelator (PMC8112722). Edetic Acid is found in or released from 45 recorded sources. These include household cleaning and consumer products such as bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, and smoking requisites including cigar cigarettes and non-electric simulated smoking devices. It is also associated with food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in food preservation and the preparation of malt, vinegar, wine, sparkling wine, and fermentation processes for beer. Other sources include building and construction materials like fencing, floors, stairs, and ramps, as well as household items such as key rings. Furthermore, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, including antennas, communication cables or conductors, auxiliary devices, contacts, and conductive bodies characterized by the conductive materials. Regarding health effects, Edetic Acid is associated with hemolysis (PMC11417148).