Ascorbyl Glucoside

AKA: 129499-78-1, L-Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, AA2G, Brightening, Skin whitening, GlyTouCan:G32886OM
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Vitamin C
Clean
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
Formula
C12H18O11
Mol. Weight
338.26
CAS #
129499-78-1
Form
Powder
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
Created in the 1990s as a stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C designed to provide antioxidant benefits while maintaining longer shelf life than pure ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR