2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid

About 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid

2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid is an impurity of Ascorbic acid carrying the CAS registry number 112894-37-8. With the molecular formula C8H12O6, it has a molar mass of 204.18 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one. It is also known as 2-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid or EVC-2.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Ascorbic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Ascorbic acid.

Ascorbic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032826
CAS Number	112894-37-8
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₂O₆
Molecular weight	204.18 g/mol
Exact mass	204.0634
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GXRFOOHMMLYYNW-UJURSFKZSA-N
SMILES	CCOC1=C([C@H](OC1=O)[C@H](CO)O)O
PubChem CID	54694369

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 6
TPSA	96.2 Å²
Synonyms	2-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid, EVC-2, L-Ascorbic acid, 2-O-Ethyl-, Vitamin C Facial Serum, (R)-5-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one, (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one, L-ascorbic acid ethyl ester, (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid is 112894-37-8. It is also known as 2-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid, EVC-2, L-Ascorbic acid, 2-O-Ethyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid?

2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid has the molecular formula C8H12O6 and a molecular weight of 204.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one.

What is 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid used for?

2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ascorbic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid can I order?

We supply 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.