Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine

AKA “190249-36-6, Mexanyl GAA, NR33W2353T, Hexadecanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-((1S, 2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)-, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)-, (1S-(1R*, 2S*))-(partial)-, DTXSID90172503, RefChem:789535, DTXCID0094994, HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE [INCI]”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine

AKA: 190249-36-6, Mexanyl GAA, NR33W2353T, Hexadecanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-((1S, 2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)-, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)-, (1S-(1R*, 2S*))-(partial)-, DTXSID90172503, RefChem:789535, DTXCID0094994, HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE [INCI]

Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Clean

1,3-Dihydroxy-2-amino-[(N-(2-hydroxy)-hexanedecanoyl]-octadecane

Formula

C34H69NO4

Mol. Weight

555.90

CAS #

190249-36-6

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

Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic ceramide analog designed to mimic natural ceramides found in skin. Created to improve skin barrier function and hydration in modern skincare formulations.