Sodium Ascorbyl Glucoside

AKA: Sodium L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium ascorbyl monophosphate, Trisodium ascorbate-2-phosphate, L-Ascorbic acid, 2-monophosphate, Trisodium salt
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and glucose, typically sourced from plant oils or fermentation. Synthesized through glycosidic bonding of ascorbic acid to glucose, then converted to sodium salt.
Sodium Ascorbyl Glucoside is the sodium salt of Ascorbyl Glucoside.
Formula
C6H6Na3O9P
Mol. Weight
322.05
CAS #
66170-10-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR