AKA: N-hexanoylsphingosine, 124753-97-5, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, CAPROOYL SPHINGOSINE
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
Origin Synthesized from long-chain fatty amines and sphingoid bases belonging to the sphingolipid chemical family. Produced through condensation reactions combining fatty acid derivatives with amino alcohols to create the sphingosine compound.
Hexanamide, N-[(1R, 2S, 3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
WHAT’S IT DO? 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.
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🔬 Peer-reviewed none on file
🛡️ Safety-assessed 2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
IS IT CLEAN? Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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