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N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE

Acetamide, N-[(1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-

N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 13031-64-6
CAS 13031-64-6PubChem CID 6610273

N-((1S,2R)-2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)acetamide

N-acetylsphinganine is a dihydroceramide in which the ceramide acyl group is specified as acetyl. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
N-[(2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]acetamide
Molecular formula
C20H41NO3
Molecular weight
343.5 g/mol
Exact mass
343.30864417 Da
XLogP3
6.1
Topological polar surface area
69.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

N-acetyldihydrosphingosineN-Acetyl dihydrosphingosinedS-N-AcetylsphinganineD-erythro-N-AcetylsphinganineTIC-016ZZK8X1CR0RD-erythro-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-acetamidooctadecaneD-erythro-2-Acetamido-1,3-octadecanediol
16 more reported names
Acetamide, N-((1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)-Acetamide, N-(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)-, d-erythro-Acetamide, N-(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl)-, (R-(R*,S*))-N-[(1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]acetamideAcetamide, N-[(1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-RefChem:1090665C2 DihydroceramideN-acetylsphinganineN-acetoyl-D-erythro-sphinganineC2 dihydro Ceramide (d18:0/2:0)dihydro-C2-ceramideDihydroceramide C2UNII-ZZK8X1CR0RC20H41NO3N-Acetyl dihydrosphingosine [INCI]CBiol_002032
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match6610273

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

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

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NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Inventory details for N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE

INCI name

N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE

Description

Acetamide, N-[(1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
57213
Imported identity
N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
13031-64-6
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Restriction
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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.

#17203 · N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

MYRISTYLAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE DIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHOSPHATEHAIR CONDITIONING
MYROTHAMNUS FLABELLIFOLIA CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACTANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
MYROXYLON BALSAMUM RESINFILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING
MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESINFILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING
N-CAPROYL LYSINEHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING
N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINEHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING
N-DECANOYL SERINOLANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, S…
N-DECYL-N-METHYLBENZYLAMINEANTIOXIDANT; HAIR CONDITIONING; SKIN PROTECTING; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE 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.

N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE 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.

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N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE 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.

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Source note for N-ACETYL DIHYDROSPHINGOSINE

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

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