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Ceramide

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

A sphingolipid actively formulated into skincare and haircare for conditioning roles. It functions as a skin-conditioning and hair-conditioning ingredient.

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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
CERAMIDE NS
HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING
Industries Served
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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A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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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
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.

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