Ceramide AP
AKA “100403-19-8, N-(1, 3, 4-TRIHYDROXYOCTADECAN-2-YL)OCTADEC-9-ENAMIDE, RefChem:124459, Ceramide VI (AP), SCHEMBL29009460, ATGQXSBKTQANOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MSK164723, 1, 4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Ceramide ap
AKA: 100403-19-8, N-(1, 3, 4-TRIHYDROXYOCTADECAN-2-YL)OCTADEC-9-ENAMIDE, RefChem:124459, Ceramide VI (AP), SCHEMBL29009460, ATGQXSBKTQANOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MSK164723, 1, 4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Formula
C36H71NO4
Mol. Weight
582.00
CAS #
100403-19-8
Form
Liquid
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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.
Strengthens skin barrier
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Traditional Use
Developed in the 1990s as a synthetic ceramide designed to mimic natural skin barrier lipids. Created to restore skin hydration and repair compromised skin barriers, particularly for eczema and sensitive skin conditions.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR