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Squalene, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11994421
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Quantity:
100 mL
500 mL
2.5 L
Packaging:
Glass bottle

Description

Squalene, CAS # 111-02-4, is a biosynthetic precursor to all steroids and ergosterol and is used as an immunologic adjuvant in vaccines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General description

• Squalene is a precursor to steroids and ergosterols
• It can be used in preparation of lipids, steroids, and fat-soluble vitamins

Applications
• Squalene is used as an immunologic adjuvant in vaccines
• It plays a vital role in the preparation of cholesterol, steroid hormones, and vitamin D
• It can also serve as a lubricant for fatty acid surfactant films adsorbed on iron oxide surfaces

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 111-02-4
Molecular Formula C30H50
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 410.73
MDL Number MFCD00008912
InChI Key YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 638072
ChEBI CHEBI:15440
IUPAC Name (6E,10E,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
SMILES CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C

Specifications

Acidity 1mg KOH/g max.
Color Colorless to Yellow
Density 0.855g/mL
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 99+%
Packaging Glass bottle
Linear Formula {(CH3)2C{=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)}2=CHCH2-}2
Refractive Index 1.4945 to 1.4965 (20°C, 589nm)
Quantity 2.5 L
Saponification Value 1mg KOH/g max.
Formula Weight 410.71
Percent Purity ≥99.0%
Physical Form Oil
Chemical Name or Material Squalene
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Safety and Handling

Product Identifier
  • Squalene

RUO – Research Use Only

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