Name
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Description
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a derivative of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) combined with isopalmitic acid. It is commonly used in skincare products for its antioxidant properties and stability. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is formed by esterifying ascorbic acid with isopalmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid.
Benefits
Antioxidant properties
Considerations
• Risk of Allergic Reaction
Severe allergic reactions have been reported. • Environmental Hazard
Reported to be toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Synonyms
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Vitamin C tetra-isopalmitate
l-ascorbic acid, tetrakis(2-hexyldecanoate)
(1S)-1-((2R)-3,4-Bis((2-hexyldecanoyl)oxy)-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diyl bis(2-hexyldecanoate)
[(2S)-2-[(2R)-3,4-bis(2-hexyldecanoyloxy)-5-oxo-2H-furan-2-yl]-2-(2-hexyldecanoyloxy)ethyl] 2-hexyldecanoate
Vitamin C-isopalmityl tetraester
2,3,5,6-O-Tetra-2'-hexyldecanoyl-L-ascorbic acid
(+/-)-ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE
L-Ascorbyl 2,3,5,6-tetrakis(2-hexylalkanoate)
L-ASCORBIC ACID, 2,3,5,6-TETRAISOHEXADECANOATE
L-ASCORBIC ACID, 2,3,5,6-TETRAKIS(2-HEXYLDECANOATE)
(1S)-1-((2R)-3,4-Bis((2-hexyldecanoyl)oxy)-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diylbis(2-hexyldecanoate)
Research Sources
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/ethasb122016tent.pdf
Summary
Potential allergen, environmental hazard
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