Ceramide NP

DB14111InvestigationalSmall molecule

Ceramide NP 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... Ceramide 3 consists of a phytosphingosine backbone N-acylated with a saturated fatty acid (stearic acid).

Chemical structure of Ceramide NP
Formula / weight
C36H71NO4 · 581.967 g/mol (avg)
Also known as
Cer(t18:0/18:1n-9) · Ceramide 3 · Ceramide III · Ceramide IIIb · Cytomide IIIa

Resolves to

Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKeyATGQXSBKTQANOH-UWVGARPKSA-NSMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)CCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC

What you can answer from here — as of September 12, 2026

13Marketed productsAcross 1 country and 7 labellers
Sign in
6+ReferencesStructured and connected to the statements they support
Sign in

Which companies are running trials of Ceramide NP, in which indications and phases, and which of those programs are still active?

Create a free account or log in to explore the full data card.

Create Account