murphyCaprooyl Sphingosine
AKA: N-hexanoylsphingosine, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Not Clean
OriginCaprooyl Sphingosine is synthesized from caproic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and sphingosine (a long-chain amino alcohol). It is produced through esterification, chemically bonding caproic acid to the amino group of sphingosine.
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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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR