AKA: L-Ascorbic acid, 6-octadecanoate, L-Ascorbic acid monostearate, Vitamin c stearate, INS NO.305, E-305, L-ASCORBYL 6-OCTADECANOATE, ASCORBYL STEARATE [USP-RS], STEARIC ACID, 6-ESTER WITH L-ASCORBIC ACID
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Vitamin C
Clean
Ascorbyl stearate is a fatty acid ester.
Formula
C24H42O7
Mol. Weight
442.60
CAS #
25395-66-8
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
Created as a lipid-soluble form of vitamin C in the late 20th century to improve stability and allow incorporation into emollient formulations while maintaining antioxidant activity.
