3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the most stable derivative of ascorbic acid(Vitamin C). It is an excellent whitening agent, antioxidant, anti-wrinkle agent and anti-inflammatory agent that is metabolized in human boday in the same manner as ascorbic acid(Vitamin C).   

Chemical Information of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid:

Trade Name: GwhiteTM VCE

INCI Name: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

CAS No.: 864004-04-8

Molecular Formula: C8H12O6

Molecular Weight: 204.18

Structural Formula:

Specifications of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid:

Appearance:             White to off-white, crystalline particle

Odor:                        Slight characteristic odor

Clarity and color:      Clear and colorless

pH:                            3.0 - 4.5

Melting point:            112 - 115 °C

Loss on drying:         ≤ 1.0 %

Residue of ignition:   ≤ 0.1 %

Purity (HPLC):           ≥ 99.5 %

Hg:                            < 1 mg/kg

As:                            < 2 mg/kg

Pb:                            < 5 mg/kg

Total bacteria:          < 100 CFU/g

Yeast and mold:       < 10 CFU/g

Packages of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid:

10.0kg(10 aluminum foil bags)/carton.