Squalene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Squalene
Linear Formula:  C30H50
Molecular Weight:  410.72 g/mol
CAS Number: 111-02-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 0Pa at 25 °C
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.494
B pt. 285 °C 25 mm Hg
M pt. -75 °C
Density 0.858 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29012990
Flash point >230 °F
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
Squalene is widely used in cosmetics pharmaceuticals and vaccines as a moisturizer antioxidant and adjuvant ingredient.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to hydrate and protect the skin support immune response in medical formulations and act as a precursor in cholesterol biosynthesis.

General Description
Squalene is a natural organic compound (a triterpene hydrocarbon) found in human sebum plants and certain animal sources like shark liver oil.