Is Ceramide AP Natural?

Q: Is Ceramide AP natural?

Ceramide AP has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.50 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Ceramide AP is typically synthesized via a multi-step process involving both plant-derived fatty acids and synthetic precursors, resulting in a half-renewable classification. An NOI of 0.50 means 50% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Ceramide AP — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameCeramide AP

IUPAC Name2-hydroxy-N-[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]octadecanamide

FormulaC36H73NO5

PubChem CID44625889 ↗

FunctionSkin Conditioning Agent · Emollient

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Ceramide AP — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameCeramide AP
IUPAC Name2-hydroxy-N-[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]octadecanamide
Molecular FormulaC36H73NO5
PubChem CID44625889 ↗
FunctionsSkin Conditioning AgentEmollient
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for Ceramide AP involves the coupling of a sphingosine base with a fatty acid. The fatty acid component is often derived from plant oils (e.g., soy, rapeseed), contributing to its renewable nature. The sphingosine base, however, can be synthesized from petrochemical precursors or derived from natural sources, leading to variations in its overall renewable content.
NOI Score0.5 / 1.0
TierMostly Renewable

Description

Learn about Ceramide AP — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Ceramide AP. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 44625889. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗