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Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate)

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Catalog Number CI-SC-0594
Product Name Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate)
CAS 114040-31-2 / 113170-55-1 / 108910-78-7
Structure
Description Very stable vitamin C derivative (L-Ascorbic acid mono-dihydrogen phosphate magnesium salt) that does not degrade in formulas containing water. Light-stable and oxygen-stable. Purity >98.0%. May discolor at pH <6. Best when used in emulsion based products at pH between 5-7.
Solubility Soluble in water (154g/l corresponding to about 15%)
Appearance White-yellowish powder, mild odor
Application Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products.
Storage Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Composition Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
Features And Benefits Stabilized and degradation resistent form of vitamin CPotent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skinWidely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spotsAntioxidant effect can be increased by combining Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E
GMO GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
HS Code 2936270000
INCI Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
Manufacture Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is produced by direct phosphorylation of ascorbic acid magnesium salt where l-ascorbic acid is suspended in an oxygenated, non-hydroxylic solvent together with magnesium and then treated with a phosphorylating agent.
Preservation Preservative-free
Purity Grade No purity grade applicable
Raw Material Source L-ascorbic acid, magnesium, and phosphoryl chloride (or other phosphorylating agents)
Uses Add at the end of the formulation process just before the preservative, by pre-dissolving in little distilled water. Typical use level 0.2-3%, but up to 10% (for skin-lightening effect). For external use only.
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