| CAS No.: | 86404-04-8 |
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| Formula: | C8h12o6 |
| EINECS: | 617-849-3 |
| Type: | Agrochemical Intermediates |
| Appearance: | White Fine Powder |
| Quality: | Crude |
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| Product Name | CAS Number | INCI Name | |
| Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | 86404-04-8 | ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID | |
| Molecular Weight | Molecular Formula | Molecular Structure | |
| 204.18g/mol | C8H12O6 | ||
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid can block melanin formation by inhibiting tyrosinase activity. It has effect of whitening skin. Additionally, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. It can resist inflammation caused by sunlight. Meanwhile, it can improve the dullness of skin and repair skin cells. It promotes collagen production, and has antioxidant and anti-aging effect. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has been widely used in whitening and anti-aging cosmetics.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is easily decomposed by enzymes after being absorbed by skin. Thereby it plays the role of vitamin C in skin care:
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is effective against free radicals. It can resist damage caused by UVA and UVB. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid prevents skin cells from aging and damage. It can help body to reduce the harmful free radicals produced by metabolism, and effectively fight free radicals.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid directly can reduce melanin to colorless reduced melanin. Then it exerts effect of whitening skin and lightening spots. It is also capable of reducing o-quinone by its own antioxidant activity; and it inhibits catalase activity to achieve the effect of inhibiting melanin formation.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid promotes the synthesis and repair of collagen. It is effective against carbonation and saccharification. Thus it significantly resists inflammation on skin surface.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has the activity of repairing collagen (including repairing the composition and synthesis of collagen). It can promote formation of skin cells and synthesis of collagen according to the ratio of skin cells and collagen consumption. Therefore, it makes skin shiny and elastic.
Application
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is widely used in whitening and anti-aging skin care products, such as lotion, cream, toner, mask, essence, etc. The recommended dosage in cosmetics is 0.5-3%.
| Application | Reference Dosage |
| Whitening | 2% |
Note:
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid application cases in major cosmetic brands in the world:
| Country | Brand | Product |
| USA | KIEHL'S | Corrective Dark Spot Solution
Corrective White Clarity Activating Toner |
| L'Oreal | Turn-Around Anti-Spot Essence | |
| GIORGIO ARMANI | Crema Nera Extrema Reviving Cream | |
| Australia | Clorisland | Pure Bright Radiant Essence Toner |
| China | OSM | Pearl Brightening Lotion
Pearl White Smoothing Lotion |
| Genuine Namir | Snow Rose Crystal Whitening Essence | |
| Beauty Plus | VC Whitening Lotion | |
| For Beloved One | Melasleep Whitening Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Toner | |
| Korea | SULWHASOO | Time-treasure Renovating Cream Ex |
| France | Garnier | Light Complete White Speed Super Essence |
| BIOTHERM | White D-Tox CC Base Evenness SPF50+ PA++ | |
| LANCOME | Absolute Precious Cells White Aura Serum
Blanc Expert Beautiful Skin Tone Brightening Cream |
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| Japan | SHISEIDO | Anessa Perfect Uv Sunscreen A+
Cr Melanoreduce Cr Shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Infuser |
| FANCL | Whitening Essence
Whitening Mask |
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| Dr.Ci.Labo | O2 Herbal Gel Oxygen Charge | |
| CLE DE PEAU | Beaute Brightening Serum Supreme L | |
| Thailand | Beauty Buffet | Whitening Body Lotion Co-Enzyme Q10 |
Formula suggestions:
Reference dosage: 0.5-2.0%. It is recommended to add 0.2% sodium citrate into the formula with the temperature below 40 ºC.
Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name | Specification |
| Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | 99% |
| Items | Specification |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | ≥99% |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| pH value (3% water solution) | 3.5-5.5 |
| Free of VC | ≤10ppm |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
| Ignition residue | ≤0.2% |
| Heavy Metals | |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| As | ≤2ppm |
Storage:Closed container. dry & cool. keep away from moisture &strong light
Shelf life:24 Months
Shipping Options as follows
| EMS | Around 7-10 working days |
| DHL | Around 3-5 working days |
| Fedex | Around 4-6 working days |
| TNT | Around 6-7 working days |
| By Air | Around 5-7 working days |
| By Sea | Around 15-30 working days |
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