What function does ASCORBYL LINOLEATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ASCORBYL LINOLEATE carries the following function designation(s): ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING.

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InventoryRef 5453215/10/2010

ASCORBYL LINOLEATE

6-L-Ascorbyl 9-(Z),12-(Z)-octadecadienoate

ASCORBYL LINOLEATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 121869-32-7

CAS 121869-32-7PubChem CID 54726224

Ascorbyl Linoleate

IUPAC name: [(2S)-2-[(2R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate

Molecular formula: C24H38O7
Molecular weight: 438.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 438.26175355 Da
XLogP3: 5.7
Topological polar surface area: 113.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 7
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 2

Also known as

Linoleic acid, 6-ester with L-ascorbic acidZ54S26111BL-Ascorbic acid, 6-(9Z,12Z)-9,12-octadecadienoateL-Ascorbic acid, 6-(9,12-octadecadienoate), (Z,Z)-RefChem:114478Ascorbyl linoleate [INCI]L-ascorbyl linoleateUNII-Z54S26111B

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID901021723

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View

Exact identifier match54726224

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Cosmetic Ingredient Review Link: CIR ingredient: Ascorbyl Linoleate Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status

Source	Result	Checked
NIH PubChem PUG-View	Exact match	2026-08-31

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Inventory details for ASCORBYL LINOLEATE

INCI name

ASCORBYL LINOLEATE

Description

6-L-Ascorbyl 9-(Z),12-(Z)-octadecadienoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 54532
Imported identity: ASCORBYL LINOLEATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ASCORBYL LINOLEATE

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Key data

CAS

121869-32-7

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Restriction

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Function

ANTIOXIDANT: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
BLEACHING: Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN PROTECTING: Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#2427 · ASCORBYL LINOLEATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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ARTOCARPUS LAKOOCHA WOOD EXTRACTANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING

ASCORBYL LACTOSIDEANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING

ASPERGILLUS/ALCOHOL/RICE FERMENT LEES POWDERBLEACHING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

ASPERGILLUS/GELATIN/RICE FERMENT FILTRATEANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

ATRACTYLODES JAPONICA ROOT OILBLEACHING

AUREOBASIDIUM PULLULANS/MAGNOLIA SIEBOLDII BRANCH EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATEBLEACHING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ASCORBYL LINOLEATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ASCORBYL LINOLEATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ASCORBYL LINOLEATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ASCORBYL LINOLEATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ASCORBYL LINOLEATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ASCORBYL LINOLEATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ASCORBYL LINOLEATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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