Synonym(s)
ascorbic acid; CAS number: 114040-31-2; magnesium salt (2:3); monoester with phosphoric acid
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Ascorbyl refers to ascorbic acid as the alcoholic component. Phosphates are salts/esters of phosphoric acid. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphates are used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an antioxidant (inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen and thus prevents oxidation as well as rancidity of ingredients).
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