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EDTA stands for | [[Image:EDTA.png|right|thumb|200px|chemical structure of '''EDTA''' - ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid]] | ||
[[Image:EDTA with ligand.png|right|thumb|200px|'''EDTA''' (black) with coordinate bonds to a metal ion (red)]] | |||
'''EDTA''' stands for '''ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid'''. It chelates divalent cations and is therefore used in many buffers. Its relative [[EGTA]] has a higher affinity for calcium than for magnesium ions. | |||
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
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*pK<sub>3</sub> = 6.16 | *pK<sub>3</sub> = 6.16 | ||
*pK<sub>4</sub> = 10.26 | *pK<sub>4</sub> = 10.26 | ||
== EDTA stock solution recipes == | |||
=== 0.5 M EDTA stock === | |||
* 18.61 g EDTA (Sodium Salt) | |||
* dH2O to 90 ml | |||
* adjust pH to 7.0 | |||
* adjust volume to 100 ml | |||
=== 0.5M 500ml pH 8.0 with NaOH pre-calculated === | |||
* 93.05g of Na2.EDTA (FW 372.2) | |||
* 10.14g of NaOH (FW 40) | |||
* 500 ml dH2O | |||
[http://www.molecularstation.com/forum/protocols-methods-forum/16909-egta-stock-solution.html] | |||
== Storage and stability == | |||
* store at room temperature | |||
* stable for years | |||
==Interesting facts== | ==Interesting facts== |
Latest revision as of 17:36, 17 September 2013
EDTA stands for ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid. It chelates divalent cations and is therefore used in many buffers. Its relative EGTA has a higher affinity for calcium than for magnesium ions.
Purpose
- EDTA is a synthetic amino acid and chelating agent for divalent metals.
- Most enzymes that synthesize or modify nucleic acids (e.g. polymerases, ligases, kinases, nucleases) are Mg2+-dependent. The addition of EDTA is a convenient way to stop these reactions.
- EDTA is a component of many buffers used to store DNA, such as TE buffer, where the EDTA removes the metal cofactors (typically Mg++ required for activity of DNAses and other DNA damaging enzymes.
Procurement
- Usually sold as the disodium salt (CAS 6381-92-6) (Sigma E1644).
Use
- Molecular Weight, disodium salt dihydrate: 372.24
- EDTA is essentially insoluble in water, and will only dissolve when neutralized with sodium hydroxide to a pH = 8.0
- Standard stock solutions are 0.5M at pH 8.0. A 1M solution cannot be made. Autoclave.
- Making the standard solution from disodium EDTA (the typical form sold) requires approximately 1 molar equivalent of NaOH
- pK1 = 1.99
- pK2 = 2.67
- pK3 = 6.16
- pK4 = 10.26
EDTA stock solution recipes
0.5 M EDTA stock
- 18.61 g EDTA (Sodium Salt)
- dH2O to 90 ml
- adjust pH to 7.0
- adjust volume to 100 ml
0.5M 500ml pH 8.0 with NaOH pre-calculated
- 93.05g of Na2.EDTA (FW 372.2)
- 10.14g of NaOH (FW 40)
- 500 ml dH2O
Storage and stability
- store at room temperature
- stable for years
Interesting facts
- Here's an article that speaks of the wonders of EDTA and how it can help treat Aunt Edna's cardiovascular disease, enhance your enjoyment of the Friday night happy hour, and act as a "get out of jail free" card.
- EDTA can prolong the life of your motorcycle battery!
- EDTA helps you determine the hidden contents of your hard water.
Safety
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References
- Here's a great page about EDTA, including formation constant (Kf) values for metal-EDTA complexes. Note that many heavy metal ions (like Fe3+, Co2+, and Zn2+) are chelated much more strongly than Mg2+. A little bit of EDTA in your reaction will go a long way to keep these evildoers out of trouble and away from your precious biomolecules without interfering with your Mg2+-dependent reactions.