Name Ascorbyl Stearate Description Ascorbyl Stearate is an ester of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and stearic acid. It is used in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and foods. Ascorbyl Stearate is formed by combining ascorbic acid with stearic acid, a fatty acid derived from natural sources like animal fat or vegetable oil. Benefits Antioxidant properties Considerations Ascorbyl stearate is not terribly stable, much like ascorbic acid. It doesn't pose many risks other than minor skin irritation. It is not widely used in cosmetics. Synonyms L-Ascorbyl 6-Stearate
L-Ascorbic acid 6-stearate
(S)-2-((R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl stearate
L-Ascorbic acid, 6-octadecanoate
L-Ascorbic acid monostearate
6-O-Stearoyl-L-ascorbic Acid
[(2S)-2-[(2R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] octadecanoate
6-(Stearoyloxy)-L-ascorbic acid
L-ASCORBIC ACID, 6-STEARATE
6-Ascorbyl stearate
L-Ascorbyl-6-stearate
L-Ascorbicacid6-stearate
L-Stearoyl-6-ascorbic Acid
L-ASCORBYL 6-OCTADECANOATE
ASCORBYL STEARATE [USP-RS]
STEARIC ACID, 6-ESTER WITH L-ASCORBIC ACID Research Sources https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/ethasb122016tent.pdf
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/10915810590953851 Summary Generally safe.
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