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CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE

Hexanamide, N-[(1R, 2S, 3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-

CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 124753-97-5
CAS 124753-97-5PubChem CID 5702613

N-Hexanoylsphingosine

N-(hexanoyl)sphing-4-enine is an N-acylsphingosine consisting of sphing-4-enine bearing a hexanoyl group on nitrogen. It is functionally related to a sphing-4-enine. ChEBI

IUPAC name
N-[(E,2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]hexanamide
Molecular formula
C24H47NO3
Molecular weight
397.6 g/mol
Exact mass
397.35559436 Da
XLogP3
7.5
Topological polar surface area
69.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

C6-ceramideC(6)-ceramideN-caproylsphingosineN-hexanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosineCAPROOYL SPHINGOSINENSC-655091RefChem:830075C6 ceramide
16 more reported names
Ceramid 6C6-CerN-Hexanoyl-D-eythro-spingosineUNII-038753E78JNSC 655091N-(hexanoyl)sphing-4-enineD-erythro-N-hexanoylsphingosineN-((2S,3R,E)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl)hexanamideCer(d18:1/6:0)N-CAPROYL-C18-SPHINGOSINEHexanamide, N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl]-N-(2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl)hexanamideBP-28809N-[(2S,3R,4E)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]hexanamideCS-0015638N-Hexanoyl-D-sphingosine, >=98% (TLC), synthetic
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match5702613

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE

INCI name

CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE

Description

Hexanamide, N-[(1R, 2S, 3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
32397
Imported identity
CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for CAPROYL SPHINGOSINE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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