1. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Overview

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Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin C derivative obtained by hydrocarbylation. It is stable to light, heat, acid, alkali; and it is not easily oxidized by air. It is a chemically stable vitamin C derivative. Also it is soluble in water, oil, and methanol.

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

thyl Ascorbic Acid can block melanin formation by inhibiting tyrosinase activity. It has effect of whitening skin. Additionally, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. It can resist inflammation caused by sunlight. Meanwhile, it can improve the dullness of skin and repair skin cells. It promotes collagen production, and has antioxidant and anti-aging effect. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has been widely used in whitening and anti-aging cosmetics.

Product Name CAS Number INCI Name
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 86404-04-8 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
Molecular Weight Molecular Formula Molecular Structure
204.18g/mol C8H12O6
Product ID Specificcation Minimal Package Minimal Order Quantity
BFSTAR2203 99% 1KG 1KG

2. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Source

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is synthesized from vitamin C. The following are two common synthetic methods:

One-step synthesis Three-steps synthesis
Procedure Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is obtained by directly hydrolyzing 3-hydroxyl group using vitamin C and ethyl methanesulfonate or diethyl sulfate as raw materials. A series of reactions are carried out using vitamin C and acetone as raw materials and anhydrous copper sulfate as a catalyst to obtain Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
Advantage Less steps, simple operation. Raw material is easy to get. Low cost, stable yield, high purity and easy to be industrialized.
Disadvantage Hydroxyl group is replaced by many positions; and the product is difficult to be separated. It needs to be purified by column chromatography and is not suitable for industrial production. /

3. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Manufacturer Specifications

Product Name Specification
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 99%

 

Items Specification
Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay ≥99%
Physical Characteristics
pH value (3% water solution) 3.5–5.5
Free of VC ≤10ppm
Loss on drying ≤0.5%
Ignition residue ≤0.2%
Heavy Metals
Heavy Metals ≤10 ppm
As ≤2ppm

4. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Advantage


Vitamin C has four hydroxyl groups in its structure. It cannot be directly absorbed by skin; and it is easily oxidized to cause discoloration. As a whitening agent, it is limited in use of cosmetics. Vitamin C ethyl ether is prepared by 3-hydroxyl hydrocarbylation:

(1) It is a vitamin C derivative that does not change color; and it does not affect its biological activity.

(2) In addition, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is both oil-soluble and water-soluble. It allows it to be arbitrarily added to oil phase or aqueous phase of cosmetic formulation,. Also it can be added at high temperature or low temperature. So it is convenient to be applied in cosmetics.

(3) More importantly, its solubility makes it easier to penetrate stratum corneum into dermis to exert its biological effects.

Compared with other vitamin C derivatives, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has advantages in solubility and pH stability, as shown in the following tables:

Comparison of vitamin C content and solubility

Name Molecular weight Vitamin C content(%) Solubility
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 204.18g/mol 86.3 Oil-soluble, water-soluble
Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside 338.27g/mol 52.0 Oil-soluble, water-soluble
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 303.5g/mol 49.3 Water-soluble
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 358.08g/mol 46.55 Water-soluble

As can be seen from the above table, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has the highest vitamin C content, and has the smallest molecular weight; it is both water-soluble and oil-soluble. It is more favorable to be absorbed by skin.

Comparison of pH stability

Name pH
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 4.0-6.0
Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside 6.0-7.0
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 7.0-9.0
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 8.0-10.0

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a relatively acidic substance compared to other vitamin C derivatives. It is more suitable for human skin property.



5. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Benefits

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is easily decomposed by enzymes after being absorbed by skin. Thereby it plays the role of vitamin C in skin care:

  • Anti-aging

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is effective against free radicals. It can resist damage caused by UVA and UVB. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid prevents skin cells from aging and damage. It can help body to reduce the harmful free radicals produced by metabolism, and effectively fight free radicals.

  • Skin-whitening

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid directly can reduce melanin to colorless reduced melanin. Then it exerts effect of whitening skin and lightening spots. It is also capable of reducing o-quinone by its own antioxidant activity; and it inhibits catalase activity to achieve the effect of inhibiting melanin formation.

  • Anti-inflammatory

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid promotes the synthesis and repair of collagen. It is effective against carbonation and saccharification. Thus it significantly resists inflammation on skin surface.

  • Promote collagen synthesis

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has the activity of repairing collagen (including repairing the composition and synthesis of collagen). It can promote formation of skin cells and synthesis of collagen according to the ratio of skin cells and collagen consumption. Therefore, it makes skin shiny and elastic.



6. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Application and Reference Dosage

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is widely used in whitening and anti-aging skin care products, such as lotion, cream, toner, mask, essence, etc. The recommended dosage in cosmetics is 0.5-3%.

Application Reference Dosage
Whitening 2%

Note:

  • When pH value of Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is 3.0-6.0, the whitening and freckling effect is the best.

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid application cases in major cosmetic brands in the world:

Country Brand Product
USA KIEHL‘S Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Corrective White Clarity Activating Toner

L’Oreal Turn-Around Anti-Spot Essence
GIORGIO ARMANI Crema Nera Extrema Reviving Cream
Australia Clorisland Pure Bright Radiant Essence Toner
China OSM Pearl Brightening Lotion

Pearl White Smoothing Lotion

Genuine Namir Snow Rose Crystal Whitening Essence
Beauty Plus VC Whitening Lotion
For Beloved One Melasleep Whitening Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Toner
Korea SULWHASOO Time-treasure Renovating Cream Ex
France Garnier Light Complete White Speed Super Essence
BIOTHERM White D-Tox CC Base Evenness SPF50+ PA++
LANCOME Absolute Precious Cells White Aura Serum

Blanc Expert Beautiful Skin Tone Brightening Cream

Japan SHISEIDO Anessa Perfect Uv Sunscreen A+

Cr Melanoreduce Cr

Shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Infuser

FANCL Whitening Essence

Whitening Mask

Dr.Ci.Labo O2 Herbal Gel Oxygen Charge
CLE DE PEAU Beaute Brightening Serum Supreme L
Thailand Beauty Buffet Whitening Body Lotion Co-Enzyme Q10




7. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Reference Formula

  • Whitening cream
Phase Ingredient Content (%) Ingredient Content (%)
Oil phase Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 2 Mineral oil 4.0
Ethylhexyl Ferulate 3.5 Nicotinamide 1.5
Polydimethylsiloxane 3.0 Lecithin 0.8
Glyceryl Stearate 0.5 Methl Glucse Sesquistearate 0.6
Methylparaben 0.2 Propylparaben 0.05
Phenoxyethanol 0.5 Dimethiconol 4.0
Caprylic Triglyceride 6.0 Cyclomethicone 4.0
Water phase Deionized Water Add To 100 Propylene Glycol 6.0
Sodium Hyaluronate 0.1 Allantoin 0.2
Fragrance 0.25 Chinese Medicine Extracts 10

Preparation method

  1. Add water phase ingredients to the water phase pot; heat to 85°C; stir to dissolve, and form an aqueous phase.
  2. Add oil phase ingredients to the oil phase pot, stir and heat to 85°C. After dispersing completely, then pump into the emulsification pot; then get oil phase.
  3. Slowly pump ingredients in water phase pan into the emulsification pot through the filter to emulsify. After emulsifying for 25 minutes, stop homogenization; open circulating water to cool down. Keep stirring and vacuumize to defoam.
  4. Cool down to 45°C; add fragrance, and stir evenly. Continue to cool down to 38°C, then discharge to obtain the cream.
  • Sunscreen facial mask fluid
Ingredient Content (%) Ingredient Content (%)
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 0.5 Hyaluronic Acid Oligomer 0.2
Butylene Glycol 3 Synthetic Egg White Powder 2
Aloe Extract 0.8 Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract 5
Propylene Glycol 0.5 Raspberry Ketone Glucoside 0.3
Glycerin 2 Macromolecular Hyaluronic Acid 0.3
Ginseng Extract 3 Liquorice Extract 3
Kojic Acid 0.8 Nano Titanium Dioxide 1.5
Water Add to 100

Preparation method

  1. Mix and dissolve ginseng extract, scutellaria baicalensis extract, and liquorice extract for 10-24 hours to obtain solution A.
  2. Mix propylene glycol with 1,2-butanediol to obtain solution B.
  3. Add hyaluronic acid oligomer, macromolecular hyaluronic acid, synthetic egg white powder, aloe extract, ethyl ascorbic acid to solution B. Disperse and mix by homogenizer to obtain solution C; dispersion speed of homogenizer is 10000 rpm; and for three times, each time is 5 seconds.
  4. Dissolve kojic acid, nano titanium dioxide, and raspberry ketone glucoside in one-third of water solution to obtain solution D.
  5. Add solution A to solution C, then add solution D, then add glycerin and the rest water to stir and dissolve. Stir in a homogenizer; disperse speed is 10,000 rpm. For three times, each time for 3 seconds. Then mask liquid is obtained.
  • Anti-aging emulsion
Phase Ingredient Content (%) Ingredient Content (%)
Oil phase Tocopherol Acetate 0.2 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate 1.5
Kiwi Fruit Seed Oil 3 Flaxseed Oil 3
Geraniu Essential Oil 0.2 Bay Laurel Essential Oil 0.2
Cinnamon Essential Oil 0.2
Water phase Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 0.2 Troxerutin 0.2
Butanediol 10 Carbomer 0.15
Water Add to 100
Arginine 0.15 Solomonseal Rhizome P.E 0.5
Benincasae Semen P.E. 0.5

Preparation method

  1. The oil phase ingredients are heated to 70-90°C; stir and dissolve, and pressurize 0.1-10 MPa.
  2. The water phase ingredients are heated to 70-90°C; stir to dissolve, and pressurize 0.1-10Mpa.
  3. Inject the water phase into the oil phase mixture; homogenize for 3-5 minutes, then stir for 15 to 45 minutes. Release the pressure, and cool down to 45°C, and then add arginine, solomonseal rhizome P.E, benincasae semen P.E., and stir evenly.
  • Whitening essence
Phase Ingredient Content (%) Ingredient Content (%)
A Phase Sodium Hyaluronate 0.03 1,3-Butanediol 4
Propylene Glycol 3 Glycerin 3
Deionized Water Add to 100
B Phase Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 2
Fragrance q. s. Preservative q. s.

Preparation method

The phase A is heated to 85°C. Stir until completely dissolve, and cool down to below 45°C. Then add phase B. After dissolving completely, stop stirring. And then obtain the essence.


8. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Safety

  • The CIR Expert Panel has experimentally concluded that Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is safe for use in cosmetics;
  • In 2010, the Department of Health announced that ethyl ascorbic acid is a whitening ingredient that can be added to cosmetics. The dosage limit is 1-2%.

9. Packing and Storage

Package: Packed in 25kg paper drums with two plastic bags inside.

Storage: Stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid