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Is Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid vegan?

Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid

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Beta-Alanine diacetic acid (β-ADA) is a synthetic aminocarboxylic acid, a derivative of glycine, used as a chelating agent that binds metal ions.

Also known as N-(2-Carboxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-.beta.-alanine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-beta-alanine
INCI name Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid
CAS number 6245-75-6
EC number 228-360-6
CosIng ID 32172
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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