Ceramide 3
Used in cosmetic products as hair conditioning and skin conditioning. Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.
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IUPAC name: N-[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]octadecanamide
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What is Ceramide 3 used for in cosmetics?
Ceramide 3 is used in cosmetic products as hair conditioning and skin conditioning. Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.
Is Ceramide 3 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
No EU restriction annex is recorded for Ceramide 3 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.
Where can I buy Ceramide 3?
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