Synonym(s)
CAS number: CAS number: 173840-45-4
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Hydroxycapryloyl phytosphingosine, an ester of hydroxylcaprylic acid and phytosphingosine (a long-chain plant-based amino alcohol) is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester compound acts as a skin care and hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer