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Caproyl Sphingosine
AKA “N-hexanoylsphingosine, 124753-97-5, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, 038753E78J, CAPROOYL SPHINGOSINE, DTXSID90924923, NSC-655091”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Caproyl sphingosine
AKA: N-hexanoylsphingosine, 124753-97-5, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, 038753E78J, CAPROOYL SPHINGOSINE, DTXSID90924923, NSC-655091
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
Hexanamide, N-[(1R, 2S, 3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR