Antioxidant

2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

CAS 112894-37-8
3-o-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid is a butenolide.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

3-o-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid is a butenolide.

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
US Note

Permitted; CIR has reviewed the broader ascorbic acid ether/ester class and found them safe in current practices of use

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic2/5
LowHigh
Irritancy1/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
112894-37-8
Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026