Squalane

SKU: orb1220921

Description

Squalane is a naturally occurring lipid in both plants and animals. It is usually used as a moisturizer and emollient in cosmetics manufacturing.(In Vitro):Squalane exhibits a huge potential in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Squalane shows anticancer, antioxidant, drug carrier, detoxifier, skin hydrating, and emollient activities have been reported both in animal models and in vitro environments.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 111-01-3
• MW: 422.81
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₃₀H₆₂
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C
• Target: Others
• Solubility: Chloroform: 100 mg/mL;DMSO: Soluble

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Squalane exhibits a huge potential in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Squalane shows anticancer, antioxidant, drug carrier, detoxifier, skin hydrating, and emollient activities have been reported both in animal models and in vitro environments.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Dodecahydrosqualene | Perhydrosqualene

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