Is Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine vegetarian?
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine is a ceramide-type lipid compound composed of sphinganine linked to a hydroxylated palmitic acid via an amide bond; it can be produced synthetically or derived from animal or plant sources.
| Also known as | 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-amino-[(N-(2-hydroxy)-hexanedecanoyl]-octadecane |
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| INCI name | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine |
| CosIng ID | 56819 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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