Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-hexanoylphytosphingosine, N-HEXANOYL-PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Plant Oil
Clean
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine is the product obtained by the reaction of Caproic Acid and Phytosphingosine
Formula
C24H49NO4
Mol. Weight
415.6
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR