{"product_id":"lipo-c-10ml-lc120","title":"Lipo-C 10mg","description":"\u003c!-- Improved Lipo-C 10mg Product Page --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eLipo-C 10mg (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) – Research Grade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch-grade compound supplied by Ivarah Labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Lipo-C \/ THDA \/ VC-IP) is a stable, lipid-soluble tetraester of Vitamin C. It is highly valued in laboratory research for its oxidative stability, deep penetration, and controlled enzymatic conversion to bioactive ascorbic acid.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Lipo-C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmount per Vial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e183476-82-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePurity (HPLC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e99.45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAssay\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e99.32%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhite to off-white lyophilized powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLyophilized powder in sterile 5mL research vial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLaboratory research and analytical applications only\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Download COA Button --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 35px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0311\/4543\/files\/LIPO-C-COA.png?v=1781571271\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: #166534; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 9999px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22, 101, 52, 0.25); transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n      📥 Download Certificate of Analysis (COA)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCarboxylesterase Substrate Specificity (CES1 \u0026amp; CES2)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is primarily hydrolyzed by human carboxylesterases \u003cstrong\u003eCES1\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCES2\u003c\/strong\u003e. CES1 shows higher affinity for substrates with large acyl groups (such as the palmitate chains in Lipo-C), while CES2 prefers substrates with smaller acyl groups but can also process larger esters. This differential specificity results in a gradual, multi-step hydrolysis that releases free ascorbic acid in a sustained manner.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eLiposomal Delivery Systems \u0026amp; Cholesterol Phase Transition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Due to its highly lipophilic nature, Lipo-C integrates efficiently into liposomal bilayers. Optimal liposomal formulations often include:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhosphatidylcholine (PC) as the main structural lipid\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCholesterol (30–50 mol%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to modulate membrane fluidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Cholesterol increases the phase transition temperature (Tm) of the liposomal membrane, shifting it from a gel to liquid-crystalline phase, which enhances vesicle stability and reduces leakage of encapsulated compounds. This makes cholesterol-containing liposomes particularly suitable for delivering lipophilic Vitamin C derivatives like Lipo-C.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eClinical Study Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Several clinical studies have evaluated topical Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaia Campos et al. (2014)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A 12-week split-face study showed statistically significant improvement in skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle depth with 5% Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamford (2012)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reported superior percutaneous absorption and stability compared to L-ascorbic acid and other derivatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMultiple studies combining Lipo-C with peptides demonstrated visible brightening and anti-aging effects with excellent tolerability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eComparison of Vitamin C Derivatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eDerivative\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eSolubility\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eStability\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003ePenetration\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eIrritation\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eConversion\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Lipo-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOil-soluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVery Low\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCES1 \/ CES2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eL-Ascorbic Acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWater-soluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirect\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWater-soluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhosphatase\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Store at 2–8°C, protected from light and moisture.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Every batch is third-party tested (HPLC). Certificate of Analysis available for download above.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:50px 0 40px 0; border-top: 2px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Centered Research Use Only --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 28px;\"\u003eResearch Use Only\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d32f2f; font-weight:bold; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFOR RESEARCH USE ONLY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.\u003cbr\u003e\n      NOT FOR DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, OR MEDICAL USE.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp style=\"color: #555; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n      This product is intended solely for laboratory research by qualified professionals in a controlled research environment.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Hidden SEO Keywords --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:none;\"\u003e\n    Lipo-C, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, THDA, VC-IP, CAS 183476-82-6, lipid soluble vitamin C, research grade Lipo-C\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ivarah Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58006563225903,"sku":"LC120","price":54.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0311\/4543\/files\/LipoC.png?v=1781571252","url":"https:\/\/ivarahlabs.com\/fa\/products\/lipo-c-10ml-lc120","provider":"Ivarah Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}