Trilon B

Trilon B

Trilon B is a chelating agent, the disodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), most commonly as a tetrahydrate

Formula

A white crystalline powder, well soluble in water. Forms strong complexes with metal ions, used for binding calcium, magnesium, iron and other ions.

C₁₀H₁₄N₂Na₂O₈

Application

as a complexing agent for binding metal ions in reactions.