Squalene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Biosynthetic precursor to all steroids Squalene is used as a precursor to steroids and ergosterol and as an immunologic adjuvant in vaccines. It plays a vital role in the preparation of cholesterol, steroid hormones and vitamin D. It serves as a lubricant for fatty acid surfactant films adsorbed on iron oxide surfaces.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Biosynthetic precursor to all steroids Squalene is used as a precursor to steroids and ergosterol and as an immunologic adjuvant in vaccines. It plays a vital role in the preparation of cholesterol, steroid hormones and vitamin D. It serves as a lubricant for fatty acid surfactant films adsorbed on iron oxide surfaces.

Solubility
Miscible with diethyl ether and acetone. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

111-02-4

Molecular Formula

C30H50

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

410.73

MDL Number

MFCD00008912

InChI Key

YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N

Synonym

squalene, trans-squalene, spinacene, supraene, all-trans-squalene, 2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene, e,e,e,e-squalene, unii-7qwm220fjh, 7qwm220fjh, spinacen

PubChem CID

638072

ChEBI

CHEBI:15440

IUPAC Name

(6E,10E,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene

SMILES

CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C

Melting Point

-75°C

Density

0.855

Boiling Point

285°C (25 mmHg)

Flash Point

218°C (424°F)

Assay Percent Range

0.97

Refractive Index

1.4955

Quantity

500 g

Sensitivity

Air and light sensitive

Merck Index

14,8768

Solubility Information

Miscible with diethyl ether and acetone. Immiscible with water.

Formula Weight

410.73

Percent Purity

98%

Physical Form

Liquid

Chemical Name or Material

Squalene

Hazard Category

H304

Precautionary Statement

P301+P310-P331-P501c

EINECSNumber

203-826-1

RTECSNumber

XB6010000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

Hazard Category

H304

Precautionary Statement

P301+P310-P331-P501c

EINECSNumber

203-826-1

RTECSNumber

XB6010000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only