Description

N-Methyliminodiacetic Acid (CAS 4408-64-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₅H₉NO₄. This white crystalline solid is widely utilized as a versatile chelating agent and intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and coordination chemistry. With an IUPAC name of 2-[carboxymethyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid, it features both carboxylic acid and tertiary amine functional groups, enabling strong metal ion binding capabilities. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation including ¹H NMR and FTIR spectra. Suitable for use in buffer preparation, catalyst systems, and as a precursor for specialty chemicals. Packaged under inert atmosphere in amber glass bottles to ensure stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 4408-64-4
• Complexity: 129
• IUPAC Name: 2-[carboxymethyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO4/c1-6(2-4(7)8)3-5(9)10/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
• InChI Key: XWSGEVNYFYKXCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 147.05315777
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO4
• Molecular Weight: 147.13
• SMILES: CN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
• Topological: 77.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 147.05315777
• Synonyms: N-METHYLIMINODIACETIC ACID, 4408-64-4, Methyliminodiacetic acid, Glycine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-methyl-, SH1YP5H4NA, NSC-11773, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-methylGlycine, DTXSID00196033, DTXCID10118524, Glycine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-methyl-(9CI), 2,2′-(methylazanediyl)diacetic acid, MIDA, 2-[carboxymethyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid, Methylimidodiacetic acid, MFCD00004284, Acetic acid, (methylimino)di-, (Methylimino)diacetic acid, [(Carboxymethyl)(methyl)amino]acetic acid, NSC11773, MIDA ligand, EINECS 224-557-6, NSC 11773, UNII-SH1YP5H4NA, NCIStruc1_001758, NCIStruc2_000172, SCHEMBL22061, Methyliminodiacetic acid, 99%, SCHEMBL3898234, SCHEMBL5884556, CHEMBL1741474, 3-Azapentanedioic acid, 3-methyl-, BCP21664, NCI11773, CCG-37638, NCGC00013126, SBB053605, AKOS001187242, CS-W007872, FM60840, HY-W007872, NCGC00013126-02, NCGC00096247-01, 2-[(carboxymethyl)methylamino]acetic acid, AS-11328, NCI60_000423, SY011911, DB-001063, 2-[(carboxymethyl)(methyl)amino]acetic acid, M2090, NS00031390, EN300-21786, 2-[carboxymethyl(methyl)amino]essigsäure, Z119894774, 2,2′-(methylazanediyl)diacetic acid;Methyliminodiacetic acid, QuadraPure(R) IDA, macroporous, 350-750 mum particle size

Application

N-Methyliminodiacetic acid serves as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for β-lactam antibiotics. Its chelating properties make it valuable in metal ion sequestration applications and as a ligand in homogeneous catalysis. Researchers employ this compound in the development of novel coordination complexes for catalytic systems and as a buffer component in biochemical studies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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