Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Squalane influence on the vital pathway that transforms glucose into cholesterol may be pivotal. It regulates or controls the rate of synthesis of the enzyme HMG Co-A reductase, and may contribute to effective treatments for cancer and heart disease. It plays an important role as a terminator in the biomembrane.

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Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

111-01-3

Molecular Formula

C30H62

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

422.826

MDL Number

MFCD00008953

InChI Key

PRAKJMSDJKAYCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

squalane, perhydrosqualene, dodecahydrosqualene, cosbiol, vitabiosol, spinacane, robane, hexamethyltetracosane, tetracosane, 2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyl, hexamethyl tetracosane

PubChem CID

8089

IUPAC Name

2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane

SMILES

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

Melting Point

-38°C

Density

0.81

Boiling Point

210°C to 215°C (1 mmHg)

Flash Point

218°C (424°F)

Refractive Index

1.451

Quantity

100 g

Beilstein

776019

Merck Index

14,8767

Solubility Information

Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Formula Weight

422.83

Percent Purity

98%

Chemical Name or Material

Squalane

Hazard Category

Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

EINECSNumber

203-825-6

RTECSNumber

XB6070000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

Hazard Category

Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

EINECSNumber

203-825-6

RTECSNumber

XB6070000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only