murphyCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
AKA: N-hexanoylphytosphingosine, N-HEXANOYL-PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut or palm kernel oils and soy-derived phytosphingosine as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of phytosphingosine with caproic acid.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR