Ingredient

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

✓ EU Allowed

Also known as: 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Identification

CAS Number 86404-04-8
CosIng Ref 89718
Chemical Name (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
IUPAC Name
Formula C8H12O6
Mol. Weight 204.18 g/mol
InChIKey ZGSCRDSBTNQPMS-UJURSFKZSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function Antioxidant
Secondary Functions Skin Conditioning, Brightening
Origin Synthetic
Category Vitamins & Antioxidants
Manufacturer Cosroma

EU Regulatory Status

🇪🇺
✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

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Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
💧 Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
Sensitization sensitizing
Eye Irritation (Draize) severe_irritant

Formulation Guidelines

Benefits Stable Vitamin C; brightening; collagen synthesis

Suppliers & Documents

Befchem 🇹🇷 Turkey
Turkey distributor
Documents

External Resources