Vitamin C Ascorbyl Glucoside
What is Vitamin C Ascorbyl Glucoside?
Ascorbyl glucoside (CAS 129499-78-1), commercially known as AA-2G, is a stable, glycosylated form of vitamin C. Also marketed as AA-2G.
Where is Vitamin C Ascorbyl Glucoside used?
- Skincare: brightening and antioxidant active in serums, creams and toners
- Pharmaceuticals: stable vitamin C intermediate in oral supplements and nutraceutical blends
- Topical pharmaceutical preparations: controlled vitamin C delivery
- Food and beverage: nutrient fortifier in functional products
- It releases active vitamin C enzymatically upon skin or biological contact.
Good to know: Unlike free ascorbic acid, it resists oxidative degradation under normal formulation and storage conditions. It meets USP, Ph. Eur., FCC and BP specifications.
Commercial specifications
- High-purity grades of 98% and above
- Bulk quantities and smaller packaging options for R&D and pilot-scale work
Other Names (Synonyms)
Ascorbyl glucoside|L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside|AA-2G|2-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid|2V52R0NHXW|skin whitening|RefChem:58140|GlyTouCan:G32886OM|L-Ascorbic acid, 2-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-