l-ascorbic acid alkyl esters (ASCn) develop different effects on POPC vesicles.
ASC12 partitions scarcely and superficially into the bilayer affecting its properties.
ASC14 strongly modulates the membrane tension, permeability, and rheology.
ASC16 forms drug-enriched condensed domains in the lipid membrane.
ASCn accumulation into the biomembrane enhances its local capacity as antioxidant.