Invitrogen™ UltraPure™ Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate, 500g

High-Purity Chelating Agent for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Applications

Invitrogen™ UltraPure™ EDTA Disodium Salt, Dihydrate (Na₂EDTA·2H₂O) is a molecular biology grade reagent used extensively as a chelating agent for divalent metal cations such as Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Mn²⁺, and Fe²⁺. This product is ideal for use in buffer preparation, nucleic acid preservation, enzyme stabilization, and other sensitive biochemical and molecular biology workflows where contaminant-free reagents are essential.

Supplied as a white crystalline powder in 500 g units, this UltraPure™ reagent provides exceptional purity and is specifically manufactured for applications that demand stringent control of metal ion concentrations.

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Molecular Biology Grade Purity – Minimizes the risk of nuclease activation or interference in enzymatic reactions

✅ Powerful Metal Chelator – Binds divalent cations to prevent nuclease activity and oxidative degradation

✅ Versatile Use in Buffers – Commonly used in TE buffer, DNA/RNA extraction buffers, and protein stabilization solutions

✅ Stable Powder Format – Long shelf life and customizable for a wide range of concentrations

✅ UltraPure™ Quality – Manufactured under strict quality controls for reproducible lab results

Applications

• Buffer Preparation – TE buffer, Tris-EDTA, lysis buffers
• DNA & RNA Extraction – Protects nucleic acids from degradation
• Enzyme Stabilization – Preserves activity by chelating inhibitory metal ions
• PCR & qPCR – Prevents interference by trace metals
• Protein Purification and Storage – Used in chromatography and enzyme preservation buffers
• Cell and Tissue Lysis Buffers – Enhances nucleic acid recovery by reducing nuclease activity

Technical Specifications

Storage & Handling

• Store at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place, away from moisture
• Use proper PPE to handle powdered chemicals
• Dissolve in appropriate buffer (e.g., water or Tris) and adjust pH (commonly pH 8.0 for TE buffer preparation)

Invitrogen™ UltraPure™ Na₂EDTA·2H₂O provides a trusted, high-quality solution for managing metal ion concentrations in DNA/RNA purification, enzymatic assays, and molecular biology buffer systems. With its consistent purity and molecular biology-grade certification, it supports sensitive applications requiring maximum integrity and reproducibility.