Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

AKA “N-hexanoylphytosphingosine, N-HEXANOYL-PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, N-[(2S, Caprooyl phytosphingosine [INCI], N-hexanoyl-4-hydroxysphinganine”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Caprooyl phytosphingosine

AKA: N-hexanoylphytosphingosine, N-HEXANOYL-PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, N-[(2S, Caprooyl phytosphingosine [INCI], N-hexanoyl-4-hydroxysphinganine

Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Ceramide

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine is the product obtained by the reaction of Caproic Acid and Phytosphingosine Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Formula

C24H49NO4

Mol. Weight

415.6

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

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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

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound developed in the 21st century combining capric acid with phytosphingosine (a naturally occurring ceramide precursor found in plant sources). Designed to strengthen skin barrier function in contemporary skincare.