Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate

INCI: ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL MALEATE
CAS 320616-16-8
2-L-Ascorbyl 6-D-alpha-tocopheryl 2-butenedioate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

2-L-Ascorbyl 6-D-alpha-tocopheryl 2-butenedioate

Purpose

Function

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

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

Hydrolysis under alkaline conditions releases maleic acid — ensure pH control during formulation; white powder, slightly water-soluble

US Note

Not restricted by FDA; parent compounds CIR-reviewed

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
320616-16-8
INCI
ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL MALEATE
Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026