Iminodiacetic Acid

Chemical Description

• Iminodiacetic Acid is a white crystalline organic compound also known as IDA or N-(Carboxymethyl)-glycine.
• It is used in the clinical imaging procedure known as a Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) scan to diagnose various problems of the liver, bile duct, and gallbladder.
• Another fantastic use of IDA in clinical procedures is the use of iminodiacetate-modified poly-L-lysine dendrimer (IMPLD) for the diagnosis of bone tumors or for supplying chemotherapy drugs or therapeutic agents.
• It plays the role of an essential intermediate in one of the industrial processes for the manufacturing of herbicide glyphosate. It is also used in capillary electrophoresis to modulate peptide mobility.
• IDA acts as a precursor in preparation for the indicator xylenol orange.
• It is used in the manufacturing of IDA-type absorbents for protein purification.
• Its chelating properties enable it to develop stable complexes with metal ions, which helps in the metal ion removal or separation process.
• It's a vital compound in the preparation of many pharmaceutical products and organic compounds.
• Its solubility in water makes it a perfect solute for aqueous solutions. The water solubility of IDA is 2.43 g/100 mL.
• It has a chemical formula HN(CH₂COOH)2, a molecular weight of 133.10, and 99% purity.
• IDA is a chemically stable product under ambient conditions with a flash point of 177.9°C.
• It is a weak acid with the capability of ionization in solutions to release hydrogen ions.
• It is a safe chemical when used according to the proper protocols mentioned in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• Due to its chelating ability and unique chemical properties, IDA is a multipurpose compound with a wide range of applications in industry, chemistry, and biochemistry laboratories.
• As per demand, it is available in different packaging, from 100g to 200 kg, in aluminum bags, sacks, cartons, and drums.