3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid
3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid is a stable derivative of vitamin C and a cosmetic tyrosinase inhibitor. 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid has antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-whitening activities. 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid is often used in the study of cosmetic[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
86404-04-8
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Tyrosinase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/3-o-ethyl-l-ascorbic-acid.html
Purity
99.94
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O[C@@H](CO)[C@](O1)([H])C(OCC)=C(O)C1=O
Molecular Formula
C8H12O6
Molecular Weight
204.18
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[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.|[3]Zerbinati N, et al. The Anti-Ageing and Whitening Potential of a Cosmetic Serum Containing 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic Acid. Life (Basel) . 2021 Apr 29;11 (5) :406.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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