Vitamin C Ethyl Ether
Vitamin C Ethyl Ether
Vitamin C Ethyl Ether
Description: High-purity Vitamin C Ethyl Ether (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid), a lipid-soluble antioxidant for cosmetics and supplements.
CAS 86404-04-8.
Boost collagen synthesis & inhibit melanogenesis. Basic Information
• Chemical Name: 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄O₆
• CAS Number: 86404-04-8
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
• Solubility: Water-soluble (up to 50% in aqueous solutions)
• pH Stability: Effective in formulations pH 3-8
• Storage: 2-8°C in airtight, light-resistant containers
Product Description
Vitamin C Ethyl Ether is an advanced lipid-stable derivative of L-ascorbic acid, engineered to overcome traditional vitamin C’s limitations like oxidation and pH sensitivity. With 80% higher skin penetration than ascorbic acid (via transdermal flux studies), it delivers sustained antioxidant activity and collagen stimulation in cosmetic formulations.
Key Functions & Benefits
1. Skin Brightening & Pigmentation Control • Tyrosinase inhibition: Reduces melanin synthesis by 62% (vs. 48% for arbutin in vitro) • Targets UVB-induced hyperpigmentation and age spots
2. Collagen Synthesis & Anti-Wrinkle • Activates prolyl hydroxylase for Type I/III collagen production (2.3x increase vs. baseline) • Inhibits MMP-1 collagenase to prevent photoaging
3. Antioxidant Protection • Scavenges ROS (superoxide & hydroxyl radicals) with 92% retention after 12-month stability testing • Regenerates vitamin E via redox cycling
4. Anti-Inflammatory & Barrier Repair • Reduces IL-6 and TNF-α in UV-irradiated skin models • Enhances ceramide synthesis for stratum corneum integrity
Applications
1. Cosmeceuticals • Brightening serums: Synergizes with niacinamide and tranexamic acid • Anti-aging creams: 0.5-2% concentration in peptide-rich formulations • Sunscreen boosters: Enhances UV protection factor (in vitro SPF +15%)
2. Hair Care • Scalp treatments for oxidative stress reduction • UV-protective hair serums
3. Nutraceuticals • Stabilized vitamin C source in effervescent tablets • Combines with hyaluronic acid for joint health supplement