Cosmetic ingredient

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Phytosphingosine is a long-chain compound with three hydroxyl groups and one amino group in its structure. This combination distinguishes it from a simple fatty material and describes the specific chemical identity of PHYTOSPHINGOSINE.

Molecular structure of PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
554-62-1
Molecular formula
C18H39NO3
Molecular weight
317.5
Chemical name
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
InChIKey
AERBNCYCJBRYDG-KSZLIROESA-N

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE: what it is

Phytosphingosine is a long-chain compound with three hydroxyl groups and one amino group in its structure. This combination distinguishes it from a simple fatty material and describes the specific chemical identity of PHYTOSPHINGOSINE.

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE: what it does in cosmetics

In cosmetic formulations, phytosphingosine is classified as a skin-conditioning and hair-conditioning ingredient. These roles place it in products intended to condition those two areas, without defining the effect of an entire formula on their own.

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