Ascorbyl Dipalmitate




AKA: L-Ascorbic acid, Dihexadecanoate, 28474-90-0, [(2R)-2-[(1S)-1-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-yl] hexadecanoate, TZMXUZAZMXYWGC-LBHUVFDKSA-N, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1-(Hexadecanoyloxy)-2-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2, 5-dihydrofuran-3-yl hexadecanoate
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Vitamin C
Clean
L-Ascorbic acid, dihexadecanoate
Formula
C38H68O8
Mol. Weight
652.90
CAS #
28474-90-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C to improve stability and skin penetration compared to L-ascorbic acid, addressing the instability issues of native vitamin C in skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR