Squalene Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−75 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

285 °C25 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.494(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,2-8°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

form 

liquid

color 

light yellow

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

InChIKey

YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C/C(/C)=C\CCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CC/C=C(/C)\C

LogP

12.188 (est)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Squalene(7683-64-9)

EPA Substance Registry System

Spinacene (7683-64-9)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

XB6010000

F 

8-10-23

MSDS

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Squalene Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Squalene belongs to the group of triterpenoids. Oily liquid. After absorbing oxygen in the air, it is transformed into viscous liquid resembling linseed oil. Melting point -38 ° C, boiling point 280 ° C (17 mm Hg), specific gravity 0.8128 (15/4 ° C), refractive index 1.4965, in cyclohexane UV λmax < 226 nm. Soluble in ether, petroleum ether, acetone and carbon tetrachloride and other fat-soluble solvents, slightly soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid, almost insoluble in water. Has a slight pleasant odor. Decomposes when distilled under normal pressure. Gradually absorbs oxygen and resinates when placed in air.

Uses

Spinacene can be used for its antioxidant properties using its essential oils derived from its leaves and stem, including, effective larvacides

Uses

squalene is like squalane, squalene replenishes skin lipids while softening and smoothing. It helps maintain the skin in good condition. When used in hair care products, it serves as a hairconditioning and anti-static agent.

Definition

squalene: An intermediate compoundformed in the synthesis ofcholesterol; it is a hydrocarbon containing30 carbon atoms. The immediateoxidation of squalene tosqualene 2,3-epoxide is the last commonstep in the synthesis of sterolsin animals, plants, and fungi.

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