Replaces Prod. #: ALX-450-013 BAPTA is a Ca2+ chelator with 105-fold greater affinity for Ca2+ than for Mg2+. BAPTA, free acid is not cell permeable and is therefore useful as an extracellular calcium sponge. Product Specification Alternative Name: 1,2-bis-(o-Aminophenoxy)-ethane-N,N,N’,N’-tetraacetic acid Formula: C22H24N2O10 MW: 476.4 Purity: ≥ 97% /(TLC) Appearance: White solid. CAS: 85233-19-8 Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (25mg/ml) and dimethylformamide (25mg/ml). Shipping: AMBIENT Long Term Storage: -20°C Use/Stability: Store, as supplied, at -20°C for up to 1 year. Store solutions at -20°C for up to 3 months. Hazard: IRRITANT. Handling: Protect from moisture.