Bioactivity | 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid, a stable vitamin C derivative, is a cosmetic tyrosinase tnhibitor with a whitening capacity. 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid also has antioxidant abilities[1][2]. | ||||||||||||
Name | 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid | ||||||||||||
CAS | 86404-04-8 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C8H12O6 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 204.18 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Wayne C Liao, et al. Antioxidant Ability and Stability Studies of 3- O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a Cosmetic Tyrosinase Inhibitor. J Cosmet Sci. Jul/Aug 2018;69(4):233-243. [2]. Fotis Iliopoulos, et al. 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid: Characterisation and investigation of single solvent systems for delivery to the skin. Int J Pharm X. 2019 Jul 19;1:100025. |