Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

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: 500 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

Safety and Handling

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