A stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative for brightening, antioxidant and age-support skincare development. This 99% white powder is designed for formulators, laboratories, indie brands and procurement buyers who want vitamin C positioning with easier aqueous formulation flexibility than conventional L-ascorbic acid systems.
- 99% Ascorbyl Glucoside in a white-powder commercial form.
- Water-soluble vitamin C derivative for serum, essence, lotion, cream and mask development.
- Supports brighter-looking, more even-looking skin and antioxidant-focused cosmetic concepts.
- Practical paid trial sizes and a bulk inquiry path support bench testing through scale-up.
Product Specifications / Key Facts
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Product Information |
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Product name |
Ascorbyl Glucoside |
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Commercial form |
White powder |
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Purity / assay |
99% |
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INCI |
Ascorbyl Glucoside |
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CAS Number |
129499-78-1 |
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Molecular Formula |
C12H18O11 |
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Molecular Weight |
338.26 g/mol |
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Ingredient family |
Vitamin C derivative / glucoside |
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Solubility |
Water soluble |
Key Benefits
Supports brighter-looking skin — Ascorbyl Glucoside is commonly selected for formulas designed to improve the appearance of dullness and uneven-looking tone.
Antioxidant-focused skincare value — As a vitamin C derivative, it supports antioxidant product concepts intended to help protect the formula and skin from oxidative-stress-related appearance concerns.
Age-support formulation flexibility — It is widely used in cosmetic systems positioned around smoother-looking, firmer-looking and more youthful-looking skin.
Easier aqueous formulation than pure L-ascorbic acid — Its water solubility and stabilized glucoside structure make it useful when formulators want vitamin C functionality without building the entire product around the very low-pH requirements associated with conventional L-ascorbic acid.
Why Formulators Choose Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside is L-ascorbic acid linked to glucose. Commercial cosmetic grades are used as stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivatives in brightening and age-support formulas. Compared with pure L-ascorbic acid, it gives formulators more flexibility to design conventional water-based serums, emulsions and masks while still requiring normal pH, color and long-term stability validation in the finished system.
Typical Applications
- Brightening serums and essences
- Daily antioxidant facial serums
- Lotions and facial creams
- Masks and gel systems
- Tone-evening and age-support skincare
- Sun-care / after-sun supporting formulations where permitted by the finished-product claims framework
Quick Formulation Guide
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Typical Formulation Guidance |
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Typical use level |
about 0.5–5% [R3, R5] |
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Phase / solubility |
Water soluble; typically dissolve into the aqueous phase before incorporation. [R3] |
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pH approach |
pH 4.5–7. [R4] |
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Processing |
Dissolve completely in water and avoid unnecessary prolonged heat exposure. |
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Validation |
Confirm appearance, pH, viscosity, color, odor and assay / active retention over the intended stability program. |
Why Source From Us
- Start with samples scale to bulk orders – one supplier from trial to production: Validate with lab samples, then scale to commercial volumes – same quality, same team. No re-qualification, no project delays.
- Formulation support that actually helps – not just a data sheet: We give you hands-on guidance on solubility, temperature, pH, and compatibility. A real formulation partner, not a catalog.
- Reliable supply chain – consistent quality, on-time delivery, batch after batch: Own manufacturing facilities plus long-term partnerships with audited upstream producers ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Full documentation with every shipment. No "sample passes, bulk fails"
- Export-ready documentation – compliance, customs, cleared：Complete technical documentation packages – COA, MSDS, TDS, stability data – batch-specific and regulatory-ready. We handle the paperwork so your compliance and procurement teams can focus on formulation
Recommended Ingredient Pairings
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Recommended Ingredient |
Why It Pairs Well |
Product Concept |
Compatibility Note |
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Adds complementary tone-care and skin-conditioning positioning. |
Brightening / even-tone serum |
Validate pH, clarity and long-term stability. |
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Supports barrier, tone and texture-focused skincare. |
Daily brightening serum or lotion |
Generally better in moderate-pH systems; validate the complete formula. |
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Adds oil-phase antioxidant support and broader vitamin-antioxidant positioning. |
Antioxidant emulsion |
Different phase behavior; use appropriate solubilization / emulsification. |
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Adds hydration and skin-feel value. |
Hydrating vitamin C serum |
Check polymer grade, electrolyte sensitivity and viscosity. |
Research & References
[R1] PubChem — L-Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, CID 54693473.
[R3] Nagase AA2G™ technical data via SpecialChem — use level, powder form and water solubility.
[R4] Nagase Simple AA2G™ Non-Buffered Emulsion via SpecialChem — example formulation pH 4.5–7.
[R5] Uniproma PromaCare® AGS technical data via SpecialChem — use level 0.5–2%.
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