AKA: N-hexanoylsphingosine, 124753-97-5, C6-ceramide, C(6)-ceramide, N-caproylsphingosine, N-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, CAPROOYL SPHINGOSINE
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ceramide
Clean
Hexanamide, N-[(1R, 2S, 3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-
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.
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR