Cosmetic ingredient

CERAMIDE NG

CERAMIDE NG is a cosmetic ingredient name. SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS. CAS 2304-80-5.

Molecular structure of CERAMIDE NG
2D molecular structure
CAS number
2304-80-5
Molecular formula
C36H73NO3
Molecular weight
568.0
Chemical name
Ceramide 2
InChIKey
KZTJQXAANJHSCE-OIDHKYIRSA-N

What it is

CERAMIDE NG is an INCI name used in cosmetic products.

What it does in a formula

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Conditions and care

The available record does not report a specific condition or restriction.

Chemical description

Ceramide NG, formerly known under the INCI Name Ceramide 2, is the N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of Sphinganine having the D-erythro structure linked to a normal saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. As opposed to the broader definition for Ceramide 2 which includes sphingolipids consisting of either sphingosine or dihydrosphingosine (sphinganine), Ceramide NG is limited to sphinganine-based ceramides

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Products containing this ingredient

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