GALACTARIC ACID
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Not Clean
1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxy-1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid
CAS #
526-99-8
Functions
CHELATING
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng