3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a stable derivative of Vitamin C, renowned for its skin-brightening and anti-pigmentation properties. It effectively inhibits tyrosinase activity and disrupts melanin formation, helping to improve uneven skin tone and enhance skin radiance. Thanks to its excellent permeability and bioavailability, this active ingredient delivers visible results efficiently.
Supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, it is soluble in water, making it suitable for incorporation into serums, creams, lotions, and other water-based formulations. With a recommended usage of 0.5–3.0%, it provides potent brightening effects while maintaining formulation stability.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — ZLEY®VCE
| INCI: | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Properties: | A derivaive of vitamin C, inhibits the production of tyrosinase and break the formation of melanin. Great permeability and bioavailability. |
| Appearance: | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Recommended dosage: | 0.5-3.0% |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water |
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ZLEY®VCE at a glance
ZLEY®VCE is supplied for brightening formulation development. A derivaive of vitamin C, inhibits the production of tyrosinase and break the formation of melanin. Great permeability and bioavailability.
- INCI
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- CAS
- Not publicly specified — confirm against the current SDS/TDS
- Content / purity
- Grade-specific; confirm the current TDS specification and batch COA
- Appearance
- White to off-white crystalline powder
- Recommended dosage
- 0.5-3.0%
- Solubility
- Soluble in water
Formulation and purchasing details View 10 additional specifications
- Addition phase
- Water phase or a validated aqueous pre-dispersion route; verify the current TDS order of addition
- Processing temperature
- Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS
- pH
- Not publicly specified — confirm supplied-grade and finished-formula requirements
- Stability
- Validate compatibility, accelerated/real-time stability and final packaging in the finished formulation
- Storage
- Follow the current SDS/TDS and keep the material sealed under the stated storage conditions
- Shelf life
- Confirm against the current TDS and supplied batch documentation
- Applications
- BRIGHTENING formulations; confirm finished-product fit and target-market requirements
- Packaging
- Pack size is grade/order specific; confirm on the current quotation and specification
- MOQ
- Available on request; confirm grade, pack size, lead time and destination with ZLEY sales
- TDS / SDS / COA
- TDS linked; SDS on request; Batch-specific COA available on request
Values marked for confirmation are intentionally not estimated. Request the current grade-specific TDS/SDS and batch COA before scale-up or purchase.
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Product FAQ
What is ZLEY®VCE?
ZLEY®VCE is supplied for brightening formulation development. A derivaive of vitamin C, inhibits the production of tyrosinase and break the formation of melanin. Great permeability and bioavailability. The declared INCI is: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
What is the recommended use level for ZLEY®VCE?
The published or currently recorded use level is 0.5-3.0%. Final use level must be checked against the current TDS, the complete formula, target-market rules and finished-product testing.
How should ZLEY®VCE be incorporated?
Solubility: Soluble in water. Addition phase: Water phase or a validated aqueous pre-dispersion route; verify the current TDS order of addition. Processing temperature: Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS.
Which technical and purchasing documents are available?
TDS is linked on this page; request the current SDS; request the batch-specific COA. Packaging and MOQ are order-specific and should be confirmed with ZLEY sales before purchase.
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