Squalene
SIGMA/S3626 - ≥98%, liquid
Synonym: 2,6,10,15,19,23-
CAS Number: 111-02-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C30H50
Molecular Weight: 410.72
EC Number: 203-826-1
MDL Number: MFCD00008912
Linear Formula: [(CH3)2C[=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)]2=CHCH2-]2
Product Type: Chemical
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| application(s) | metabolomics vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products |
| assay | ≥98% |
| bp | 285 °C/25 mmHg (lit.) |
| color | light yellow |
| density | 0.858 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/C30H50/c1-25(2)15-11-1 |
| InChI key | YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA |
| mp | −75 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCC |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Squalene has been used: • as a standard for lipid identification and quantification • in the isolation of macrophages for parasite incubation • as a standard for the quantification of squalene in squalene analysis of oil samples |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Squalene is a biosynthetic precursor to all steroids. It acts as a cytoprotective agent to normal cells exposed to carcinogens and antitumor agents. Squalene helps in equalizing the blood cholesterol levels. It increases the production of HDL (high density lipoprotein) and the excretion of LDL (low density lipoprotein). This helps in reducing the risk of heart disease and protects the less stable body fats from oxidation. It is also used in treating hypercholesterolemia. Squalene is known to improve the efficiency of cholesterol lowering drugs. It also serves as an antioxidant by preventing the effects of free radical. It protects skin from drying and other environmental conditions such as oxidation, ultraviolet rays and pollutants. Squalene is known to promote wound healing. |
| General description: | Squalene is a hydrocarbon containing double bond commonly found in shark liver oil. It is also present in vegetable oils but to a lesser extent. |
| Packaging: | 1 L in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 100, 500 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H304 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 + P331 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 285 °C/25 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | −75 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.858 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352212 |