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Caproyl Sphingosine
AKA “N-hexanoylsphingosine, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, CAPROOYL SPHINGOSINE, NSC-655091”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Caproyl sphingosine
AKA: N-hexanoylsphingosine, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, CAPROOYL SPHINGOSINE, NSC-655091
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle conditioning agent that softens and smooths both hair and skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve texture.
Formula
C24H47NO3
Mol. Weight
397.60
CAS #
124753-97-5
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR