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Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
AKA “L-Ascorbic acid, dihexadecanoate, UNII-624RX3IESR, RefChem:201398, [(2R)-2-[(1S)-1-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-yl] hexadecanoate, TZMXUZAZMXYWGC-LBHUVFDKSA-N, MSK160929, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1-(Hexadecanoyloxy)-2-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2”
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Ingredient Facts
Ascorbyl dipalmitate
AKA: L-Ascorbic acid, Dihexadecanoate, UNII-624RX3IESR, RefChem:201398, [(2R)-2-[(1S)-1-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-yl] hexadecanoate, TZMXUZAZMXYWGC-LBHUVFDKSA-N, MSK160929, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1-(Hexadecanoyloxy)-2-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2
Vitamin · Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Vitamin C
Vitamin
Clean
A stabilized form of vitamin C that works as an antioxidant to help protect skin from environmental damage and support a brighter complexion.
Formula
C38H68O8
Mol. Weight
652.90
CAS #
28474-90-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and palmitic acid, typically sourced from plant oils. Synthesized through esterification of ascorbic acid with palmitic acid to enhance stability.
Function
Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C to improve stability and skin penetration compared to L-ascorbic acid, addressing the instability issues of native vitamin C in skincare.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR