
Nitrilotriacetic Acid: Properties, Production, Uses and Toxicology
Nitrilotriacetic acid, also known as NTA or N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycine, is a tricarboxylic acid with the formula C6H9NO6. It is a colorless solid that belongs to the family of aminopolycarboxylic acids and is one of the most important chelating agents, along with EDTA.