The stability constants of Eu(III)–gallic acid complexes were determined.
The antioxidant gallic acid has formed strong complexes with Eu(III) ion.
The interaction of Eu–gallic acid complexes with some amino acids was studied.
The pKa values of gallic acid and amino acids were predicted using COSMO-RS model.
The geometries of Eu–gallic acid complexes were characterized by DFT.