Squalene, liquid, 10ML

SKU:
S3626-10ML
  • $59.30

    • Description

    Squalene

    ≥98%, liquid

    Synonym(s):
    2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22-tetracosahexaene
    Linear Formula:
    [(CH3)2C[=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)]2=CHCH2-]2
    CAS Number:
    111-02-4
    Molecular Weight:
    410.72
    Beilstein:
    1728919
    EC Number:
    203-826-1
    MDL number:
    MFCD00008912
    PubChem Substance ID:
    24899564
    NACRES:
    NA.25

    PROPERTIES

    Quality Level

    100

    Assay

    ≥98%

    form

    liquid

    color

    light yellow

    refractive index

    n20/D 1.494 (lit.)

    bp

    285 °C/25 mmHg (lit.)

    mp

    −75 °C (lit.)

    density

    0.858 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

    application(s)

    metabolomics
    vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

    storage temp.

    2-8°C

    SMILES string

    CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCC\C=C(/C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C

    InChI

    1S/C30H50/c1-25(2)15-11-19-29(7)23-13-21-27(5)17-9-10-18-28(6)22-14-24-30(8)20-12-16-26(3)4/h15-18,23-24H,9-14,19-22H2,1-8H3/b27-17+,28-18+,29-23+,30-24+

    InChI key

    YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N

    DESCRIPTION

    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.[1]

    Application

    Squalene has been used:
    • as a standard for lipid identification and quantification[2]
    • in the isolation of macrophages for parasite incubation[3]
    • as a standard for the quantification of squalene in squalene analysis of oil samples[4]

    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.[5]

    SAFETY INFORMATION

    Signal Word

    Danger

    Hazard Statements

    H304

    Precautionary Statements

    P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501

    Hazard Classifications

    Asp. Tox. 1

    Storage Class Code

    10 - Combustible liquids

    WGK

    WGK 2

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable

    Personal Protective Equipment

    dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves