Squalene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

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

Safety and Handling

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