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Squalane

technical, ≥90% (GC)

Synonym(s):

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane, Cosbiol, Perhydrosqualene, Robane

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Linear Formula:
[(CH3)2CH(CH2)3CH(CH3)(CH2)3CH(CH3)CH2CH2-]2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
422.81
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
776019
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
Assay:
≥90% (GC)
Form:
liquid
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grade

technical

Quality Segment

assay

≥90% (GC)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.452

bp

176 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−38 °C (lit.)

density

0.81 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

InChI

1S/C30H62/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/h25-30H,9-24H2,1-8H3

InChI key

PRAKJMSDJKAYCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Squalane, a saturated hydrocarbon, serves as an aprotic and inert solvent in organic synthesis. Its fully saturated structure makes it ideal for radical reactions. Additionally, squalane is used as a stationary phase in gas chromatography (GC)

Application

  • Thixotropic Molecular Oleogels: Squalane is utilized in the development of thixotropic molecular oleogels with alkylanilide gelators, enhancing the material′s stability and usability in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications (Ohsedo, 2023).
  • Mucoadhesive Pickering Nanoemulsions: This compound supports the creation of mucoadhesive Pickering nanoemulsions that leverage dynamic covalent chemistry, offering advanced delivery mechanisms for active ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations (Smallridge et al., 2023).
  • Enhancement of Rheological Properties: Squalane is applied in studying the rheological properties of small-molecular liquids at high shear strain rates, which is crucial for improving the processing and application of consumer products (Jadhao, 2023).
  • Stabilization of Emulsion Systems: It is also used in emulsion systems as part of a sucrose fatty acid ester-mixed emulsifier, enhancing the stability and performance of food products and cosmetics (Hu et al., 2023).
  • Thermophysical Properties of Alkanes: Research includes the comparison of force fields for predicting the thermophysical properties of long linear and branched alkanes, with squalane serving as a key example in these studies, important for chemical engineering and material science (Stephan et al., 2023).

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assay

≥90% (GC)

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100

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bp

176 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

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176 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

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176 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

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176 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−38 °C (lit.)

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−38 °C (lit.)

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−38 °C (lit.)

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−38 °C (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.452

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

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liquid

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

424.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

218 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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