Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate is a sodium salt of iminodisuccinic acid, also referred to as N-(1,2-dicarboxyethyl)aspartic acid.
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IUPAC name
Tetrasodium N-(1,2-dicarboxylatoethyl)-ξ-aspartate(2−)
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Systematic IUPAC name
Tetrasodium 2,2′-azanediyldibutanedioate | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.117.797 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C8H7NNa4O8 | |
Molar mass | 337.102 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless crystals |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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