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: 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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