Caprooyl Sphingosine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-hexanoylsphingosine, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Not Clean
Caprooyl Sphingosine is the product obtained by the reaction of Caproic Acid and Sphingosine
Formula
C24H47NO3
Mol. Weight
397.6
CAS #
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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
A modern synthetic ingredient created by combining capric acid with sphingosine, a naturally occurring lipid in human skin. Developed in the late 20th century to mimic and support the skin's natural ceramide structure.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR