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Antioxidant

CAPRYLYL 2-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

CAS 1359731-61-5 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An oil-soluble, stabilized vitamin C derivative made by attaching caprylyl-glyceryl groups to ascorbate. Generally well tolerated; clinical conversion-to-vitamin-C data is still thin.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable vitamin C derivative
  • Antioxidant and brightening
  • Lipid-soluble for skin penetration

Known concerns

  • Limited public clinical safety data
  • Conversion to active vitamin C in skin not fully proven
  • Possible mild irritation at high use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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