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Ceramide 5

Also known as Tetracosanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl)-, Ceramide 5 (retired), Ceramide as (ceramide 5)

CAS 288072-63-9Formula C42H83NO4Molar mass 666.13 g/mol
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Ceramide 5 chemical structure, C42H83NO4, CAS 288072-63-9
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
288072-63-9
Formula
C42H83NO4
Molar mass
666.13 g/mol
HS code
292419
Category
Skin conditioning agents and actives

What is Ceramide 5?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

N-2-hydroxylignoceroylsphingosine is a 2-(2-hydroxyacyl)sphingosine in which the ceramide N-acyl group is specified as 2-hydroxylignoceroyl. It is functionally related to a cerebronic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
N-[(E,2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]-2-hydroxytetracosanamide
CAS number
288072-63-9
Molecular formula
C42H83NO4
UNII
7848GX36YB
INCI name
CERAMIDE 5
InChIKey
WAYLDHLWVYQNSQ-KEFDUYNTSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C42H83NO4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-37-41(46)42(47)43-39(38-44)40(45)36-34-32-30-28-26-24-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h34,36,39-41,44-46H,3-33,35,37-38H2,1-2H3,(H,43,47)/b36-34+/t39-,40+,41?/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCC=CC(O)C(CO)NC(=O)C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)[C@@H](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)O)O

Synonyms

  • Tetracosanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl)-
  • Ceramide 5 (retired)
  • Ceramide as (ceramide 5)
  • ceramide-5
  • N-2-cerabronoylsphingosine
  • 2-OH-C24 :0 Ceramide
  • N-2-hydroxylignoceroylsphingosine
  • N-2-hydroxytetracosanoyl ceramide
  • N-2-hydroxytetracosanoylsphingosine
  • N-[(2S,3R,4E)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]-2-hydroxytetracosanamide
  • Cer(d18:1/24:0(2OH))
  • N-(2-hydroxytetracosanoyl)-4-sphingenine
  • Cer(d18:1(4E)/24:0(2OH))
  • N-(2-hydroxy-tetracosanoyl)-sphing-4-enine
  • N-(2-hydroxy-tetracosanoyl)-sphingosine, N-(2-hydroxy-tetracosanoyl)-ceramide, Cer

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
666.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
665.6322 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
11.65calc.
Topological polar surface area
89.79 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
38calc.
Heavy atoms
47calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.93calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

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GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name CERAMIDE 5(hair conditioning, skin conditioning)

Cosmetic functions

  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning

Regulatory status

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Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ceramide 5 is traded under.

HS 2924.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other

World exports in 2024
$2.38B
−1.7% vs 2023, imports $2.22B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China34.7%
  2. Germany12.5%
  3. India * partner reported6.8%
Top importers
  1. United States17.5%
  2. Germany8.8%
  3. India * partner reported6.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Ceramide 5 is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Ceramide 5?

N-2-hydroxylignoceroylsphingosine is a 2-(2-hydroxyacyl)sphingosine in which the ceramide N-acyl group is specified as 2-hydroxylignoceroyl. It is functionally related to a cerebronic acid.

What is the CAS number of Ceramide 5?

The CAS registry number of Ceramide 5 is 288072-63-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ceramide 5?

The molecular formula of Ceramide 5 is C42H83NO4 and its molar mass is 666.13 g/mol.

What is Ceramide 5 used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Ceramide 5 hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Ceramide 5 is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Ceramide 5?

Ceramide 5 is usually classified under HS code 292419 (Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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