Iminoglutamic succinic acid: assessment of the degree of biodegradation and toxicity of half-decomposition products.

Chelating agents used in agriculture and land reclamation practices must exhibit the capacity to firmly bind metal ions while also rapidly decomposing into non-toxic compounds due to their introduction into the environment in substantial quantities. It is therefore crucial to identify an alternative to EDTA, a prevalent chelating agent known for its low biodegradability and relatively high toxicity. This study focuses on assessing the degree of biodegradation of iminoglutamic succinic acid (IGSA) and the toxicity of its half-decomposition products.