Ceramide 3B

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Also known as:  Ceramide IIIB

 

Description

Ceramide 3B is a type of Ceramide.

 

Chemical Data

 The structure of Ceramide 3B consists of a Sphingosine backbone acetylated with Oleic Acid.

 Ceramide 3B differs from Ceramide 3 in that it is more soluble in cosmetic emollients such as Isostearic Acid and Isocetyl Alcohol.

 

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