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Ceramide

CAS 100403-19-8 · Formula C36H71NO4 · MW 582.0 g/mol

A sphingolipid amide that conditions skin and hair in leave-on cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

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CAS Number
100403-19-8
Formula
C36H71NO4
Molecular Weight
582.0 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Conditioning · Emolliency
Functional Roles
Conditioning Emolliency Moisture Control
INCI Name
CERAMIDE NS
CosIng Functions
HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Skin conditioning: Skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.
  • ▸ Hair conditioning: Hair-conditioning agent in personal care.
  • ▸ Personal care: Used in leave-on skincare and haircare.
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
100403-19-8
Molecular Formula
C36H71NO4
Molecular Weight
582.0 g/mol
IUPAC Name
N-(1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl)octadec-9-enamide
INCI Name
CERAMIDE NS
PubChem CID
74945544
InChI Key
ATGQXSBKTQANOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
N-(1,3,4-TRIHYDROXYOCTADECAN-2-YL)OCTADEC-9-ENAMIDE Ceramide VI (AP) 1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Full Description

Ceramide (CAS 100403-19-8) is a sphingolipid amide used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It functions as a skin-conditioning and hair-conditioning ingredient.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ceramide used for in formulations?

Ceramide (CAS 100403-19-8) is a sphingolipid amide used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a skin-conditioning and hair-conditioning ingredient. It is typically incorporated into leave-on skincare and haircare products.

What is ceramide chemically?

Ceramide is a sphingolipid amide with molecular formula C36H71NO4 (CAS 100403-19-8), belonging to the specialty additives used in personal care. It is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation.

How is ceramide incorporated into a formulation?

Ceramides are lipophilic and are typically pre-dispersed or pre-melted into the oil phase and used at low addition levels in emulsions. Recommended use levels and incorporation guidance are provided on the technical data sheet; specify your formulation type for grade selection.

What grades of cosmetic ceramide are available in bulk?

Ceramide is offered as cosmetic-grade material, with grade and purity stated on the Certificate of Analysis provided per lot. Specify your required purity and intended use (skin or hair care) for a bulk quote.

How is bulk ceramide packaged and documented?

It is supplied in industrial packaging appropriate to its physical form, with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) per lot. Contact us with your volume requirement for current bulk pricing.

What is the molecular formula of Ceramide?

The molecular formula of Ceramide is C36H71NO4.

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