Name

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Has some considerations

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