Is Caprylyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate vegetarian?
Caprylyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Caprylyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, also known as glyceryl octyl ascorbic acid, is an amphipathic vitamin C derivative featuring an octyl ether at position 2 and a glyceryl group at position 3, used as an antioxidant in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Glyceryl Octyl Ascorbic Acid, GO-VC, L-Ascorbic Acid 2-O-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)-3-O-Octyl-, L-Ascorbic acid, 3-O-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2-O-octyl- |
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| INCI name | Caprylyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate |
| CosIng ID | 89478 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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