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Squalene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B20944.22
100g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Squalene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B20944.22
100g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
111-02-4
IUPAC Name
(6E,10E,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
Molecular Formula
C30H50
InChI Key
YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)=CCC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CC\C=C(/C)CC\C=C(/C)CCC=C(C)C
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
Clear colorless to yellow
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.4935-1.4975 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
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.
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.
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