Common Name(s): 3-butylglyceryl ascorbate,3-butylglyceryl ascorbate,cosmetic functional ingredient,established cosmetic active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides emollient skin conditioning and moisture retention from glycerol's hydroxyl humectancy combined with fatty acid chain sc lipid integration.

Why It's Used: 3-butylglyceryl ascorbate is selected for the specific functional properties of its molecular class — the chemical architecture of 3-butylglyceryl ascorbate delivers the required cosmetic performance through documented interactions with skin biology and formulation matrix.

How It Works: Multiple oh groups on the glycerol backbone bind water via h-bonding; fatty acid ester chains provide lipid-phase sc compatibility. hlb from mono-ester (~3-6) to tri-ester (~1-2) determines emulsification tendency.

Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Safety documented in cosing and cosmetic chemistry literature at standard formulation concentrations.

Last Verified: Cosing database,3-butylglyceryl ascorbate technical review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-22