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Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1793122
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100 g
500 g

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.

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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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