Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Linoleate

INCI: ASCORBYL LINOLEATE
CAS 121869-32-7
6-L-Ascorbyl 9-(Z),12-(Z)-octadecadienoate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

6-L-Ascorbyl 9-(Z),12-(Z)-octadecadienoate

Purpose

Function

Antioxidant; Skin Protectant; Skin-Conditioning Agent – Miscellaneous
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Only 3 reported commercial uses as of 2022 VCRP data with no concentration data reported. Linoleate moiety is oxidation-prone, making stability in formulation a practical concern. CIR noted the ingredient is listed with skin bleaching agent function in the INCI Dictionary but explicitly did not evaluate safety for that claim as it is not a cosmetic use.

US Note

CIR-reviewed (2022): safe as used when formulated to be nonirritating/nonsensitizing

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
121869-32-7
INCI
ASCORBYL LINOLEATE
Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026