3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid

Name: 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026378

About 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid, an impurity of Ascorbic acid registered under CAS number 86404-04-8. Formula C8H12O6, molecular weight 204.18 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one. It is also known as 3-O-Ethylascorbic acid or 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

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. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-026378
CAS Number	86404-04-8
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-ethoxy-4-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	ZGSCRDSBTNQPMS-UJURSFKZSA-N
SMILES	CCOC1=C(C(=O)O[C@@H]1[C@H](CO)O)O
PubChem CID	150736

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 6
TPSA	96.2 Å²
Synonyms	3-O-Ethylascorbic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ethyl ascorbic acid, Vitamin C ethyl, CORUM 9515, Whitening serum, Shower Gel, Brightening Gream, Whitening Shower Gel, Whitening facial cleanser, Beautyturess Exfoliating Peeling Oil, (R)-5-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid is 86404-04-8. It is also known as 3-O-Ethylascorbic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ethyl ascorbic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid?

3-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]-3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one.

What is 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid used for?

3-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 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-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 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-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 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.