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Squalene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAB2094422
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Quantity:
100 g
500 g
111-02-4
C30H50
410.73
MFCD00008912
YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N
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
638072
CHEBI:15440
(6E,10E,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C
111-02-4
C30H50
410.73
MFCD00008912
YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N
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
638072
CHEBI:15440
(6E,10E,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point °C to 75°C
Density 0.858
Boiling Point 285°C (25 mm)
Flash Point 218°C (424°F)
Assay Percent Range 0.97
Refractive Index 1.4955
Quantity 100 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
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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

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