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3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid
Product Name
3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid
Cat.No.
CDC10-0776
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Product Details
Molecular Formula
C8H12O6
Molecular Weight
204.18
Appearance
White to Off-White solid.
Grade
Cosmetic Ingredients
Standard
In-house standard
Description
A derivative of ascorbic acid obtained by introducing an ethyl group at the 3‑position hydroxyl. It retains vitamin C activity while overcoming its susceptibility to oxidation and discoloration.
CAS Number
86404‑04‑8
Stability and Storage Conditions
Very stable at pH 3.0–6.0; no discoloration for over 2 years.
Solubility
Freely soluble in water and also soluble in oils (amphiphilic). Specific solubility: ~90‑100 mg/mL in water.
Storage
Store sealed, protected from light, in a dry place at room temperature.
Boiling Point
551.5±50.0 °C(Predicted)
Melting Point
112.0 to 116.0 °C
Density
1.46±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
Applications
Widely used as a stable vitamin C derivative and tyrosinase inhibitor in whitening, anti‑spot, and anti‑aging skincare products.
EC Number
617-849-3
MDL number
MFCD09261382
SMILES
O(CC)C1=C(O)C(=O)O[C@@H]1[C@H](CO)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H12O6/c1-2-13-7-5(11)8(12)14-6(7)4(10)3-9/h4,6,9-11H,2-3H2,1H3/t4-,6+/m0/s1
InChI Key
ZGSCRDSBTNQPMS-UJURSFKZSA-N
LogP
-0.8--0.64 at 20-25℃ and pH7
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