Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid

AKA: 6245-75-6, N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-beta-alanine, .beta.-Alanine, NITRILO(3-PROPIONIC)DIACETIC ACID, TRILON GS, .BETA.-ALANINE DIACETIC ACID
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-.beta.-alanine
Formula
C7H11NO6
Mol. Weight
205.17
CAS #
6245-75-6
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Removes Metal Ions
Binds metal ions
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid derivative developed in the 20th century for use in skincare products. Created to improve skin barrier function and moisture retention in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR