3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Ethyl ascorbic acid / 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid
Stable vitamin C derivative with good skin penetration; both oil and water soluble (amphiphilic); more potent than some phosphate esters in bioconversion; growing evidence base; well-tolerated
Function & Common Use
Active (vitamin C stable derivative)
Active Ingredient
Brightening serums stable vitamin C products
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid safe to use in skincare?
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Stable vitamin C derivative with good skin penetration; both oil and water soluble (amphiphilic); more potent than some phosphate esters in bioconversion; growing evidence base; well-tolerated
Is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid allowed in India?
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid used for in cosmetics?
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid functions as: Active (vitamin C stable derivative). It is commonly found in: Brightening serums stable vitamin C products.
Regulatory Status
Identifiers
Want to check if your product contains 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid?
Analyse a Product