3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid (86404-04-8)

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3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid (86404-04-8)

3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid, or Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a molecule produced by modifying Ascorbic Acid, commonly known as Vitamin C. This modification is done to increase the molecule’s stability and enhance its transport through skin, as pure Vitamin C is easily degraded. In the body, the modifying group is removed and Vitamin C is restored in its natural form. Thus, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid retains the benefits of Vitamin C, such as antioxidant activity. Furthermore, it is even more potent in reducing skin darkening after UV exposure. It even has some additional effects, not observed in pure Ascorbic Acid, such as promoting nerve cell growth or reducing chemotherapy damage. Finally, the slower release also ensures that no toxic effects are observed when using this Vitamin C derivative.3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid

3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid is an ethered derivative of ascorbic acid，the most excellent derivative of ascorbic acid so far. It is very stable in chemical structure, a real stable and discolored derivative of ascorbic acid, but also it can enter into skin and be metabolized by body as ascorbic acid. So its effect is better than pure ascorbic acid. 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid is a unique lipophilic and hydrophilic material, easily used in cosmetic formulation. The most important is that 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid can easily enter into dermis and play biological effect, while pure ascorbic acid almost does not enter into dermis. 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid is an excellent choice for cosmetic chemists.

l-ascorbic acid (AA), commonly known as vitamin C, has been widely used in topical formulations for many years as an antioxidant and anti-aging ingredient. However, the physicochemical properties of AA are not optimal for skin uptake and the molecule is also unstable, readily undergoing oxidation on exposure to air. The compound 3-o-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid (EA) has been developed as a stable vitamin C derivative and has been used in topical products.