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Squalene
Product Details
Molecular Formula
C30H50
Molecular Weight
410.72
Appearance
light yellow liquid
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Standard
USP/EP
Description
Squalene (C₃₀H₅₀) is a natural, polyunsaturated triterpene hydrocarbon (isoprenoid) consisting of six isoprene units. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol and steroid hormones in animals, and of phytosterols in plants.
CAS Number
7683-64-9
Stability and Storage Conditions
Susceptibility to oxidation.
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Storage
Sealed in dry,2-8°C
Boiling Point
285 °C25 mm Hg(lit.)
Melting Point
−75 °C(lit.)
Density
0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Applications
Squalene is a critical component of oil-in-water emulsion adjuvants, which enhance and modulate the immune response to vaccine antigens.
Product Description
Squalene is a uniquely valuable biomaterial in pharmaceuticals. Its foremost role is as the core component of advanced emulsion adjuvants (MF59, AS03), which are critical for enhancing the efficacy of influenza and other vaccines. Its biocompatibility also supports applications in drug delivery and topical formulations.
EC Number
203-826-1
Flash Point
>230 °F
Color
light yellow
MDL number
MFCD00008912
SMILES
C/C(/C)=C\CCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CC/C=C(/C)\C
InChI
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
InChI Key
YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
XB6010000
LogP
12.188 (est)
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