Edetate is mainly synthesised from ethylenediamine (1,2-diaminoethane), formaldehyde, and cyanide. [3] this route yields the sodium salt, which can be converted in a subsequent step into the acid forms:
Edetate is mainly synthesised from ethylenediamine (1,2-diaminoethane), formaldehyde, and cyanide.[3] This route yields the sodium salt, which can be converted in a subsequent step into the acid forms: