A novel complexone, 2-dimethylaminoethylidenediphosphonic acid, was sy
nthesized. Its acid-base and complexation properties were studied by p
otentiometric titration in aqueous solutions (25 degrees C) and compar
ed to those of 2-amino-1-hydroxyethylidencdiphosphonic acid and omega-
aminoalkylidenediphosphonic analogs. Parameters of efficiency and sele
ctivity of complexation were determined. The influence of the alkylide
ne chain length on complexone properties in a series of omega-aminonlk
ylidcnediphosphonic acids was analyzed.