Ceramide 3
Ceramide 3 Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Ceramide 3 is a lipid molecule included in a group of lipid molecules called ceramides. Ceramides are major lipid components in the stratum corneum of the human skin. Ceramide 3 consists of a phytosphingosine backbone N-acylated with a saturated fatty acid (stearic acid) . It is widely used as a moisturizer in various cosmetic and personal products. Together with ceramide 1, they synergistically improve the skin barrier function in humans .
| Trade Name | Ceramide 3 |
| Generic | Ceramide NP |
| Ceramide NP Other Names | Cer(t18:0/18:1n-9), Ceramide 3, Ceramide III, Ceramide IIIb, Cytomide IIIa, Cytomide IIIb, N-octadecanoylphytosphingosine, N-oleoylphytosphingosine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C36H71NO4 |
| Weight | Average: 581.967 Monoisotopic: 581.53830977 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
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