3-O-Ethylascorbic Acid is a stable, etherified derivative of vitamin C, created by substituting an ethyl group at the 3-hydroxyl position of L-ascorbic acid. This targeted modification significantly improves chemical stability while preserving vitamin C activity.It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder, is water-soluble, and remains stable against oxidation, light, and heat far better than unmodified ascorbic acid. Upon absorption, it bioconverts to active ascorbic acid, enabling effective antioxidant action. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include ethyl ascorbic acid and 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbicacid. Its PubChem CID is 150736.
3-O-Ethylascorbic acid
| CAS No | 86404-04-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.18 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one |
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3-O-Ethylascorbic Acid is a stable, etherified derivative of vitamin C, created by substituting an ethyl group at the 3-hydroxyl position of L-ascorbic acid.
The listed CAS number is 86404-04-8.
The listed molecular formula is C8H12O6.
The listed molecular weight is 204.18 g/mol.
(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one.
The source lists ethyl ascorbic acid and 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbicacid.