Chelating agent

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

chelation

Broader Terms

drug /agent, reagent /indicator

Narrower Terms

deferoxamine, diethylenetriaminepentaacetate, ethylenediaminetetraacetate, penicillamine, siderophore

Related Terms

metal complex

Scope Note

organic chemicals that form coordination bonds with a central metal ion, used to chemically remove ions from solutions, medicinally against microorganisms, to treat metal poisoning and in chemotherapy protocols.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• A chelating agent is a substance whose molecules can form several bonds to a single metal ion.
• A chelating agent is a substance whose molecules can form several bonds to 19b a single metal ion.
• The fact that iontophoretically pretreating the skin with ethanol did not enhance penetration to the same level as 1,10 phenanthroline indicates that penetration enhancement induced by the chelating agent is not due to current effects on skin barrier function14.
• "Baypure chelating agent is synthesized by a patented, waste-free and environmentally friendly manufacturing process, yielding a biodegradable product characterized by excellent chelation capabilities.
• It is very important that the chelating agent is not given if any external sources of the metal exist (including the intestines), as this may lead to the uptake of the metal being enhanced.

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