Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Squalane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Catalog NumberQuantity
ALFA17931.36500 g
Catalog number ALFA17931.36
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Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialSqualane
CAS111-01-3
Health Hazard 1Warning
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Health Hazard 3GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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Squalane influence on the vital pathway that transforms glucose into cholesterol may be pivotal. It regulates or controls the rate of synthesis of the enzyme HMG Co-A reductase, and may contribute to effective treatments for cancer and heart disease. It plays an important role as a terminator in the biomembrane.

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.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Kevin R. Wilson.; Jared D. Smith.; Sean H. Kessler.; and Jesse H. Kroll. The statistical evolution of multiple generations of oxidation products in the photochemical aging of chemically reduced organic aerosol.: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.,2012,141468-1479.
  2. Zih-Rou Huang.; Yin-Ku Lin and Jia-You Fang. Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalane and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology.Molecules.;2009,14540-554.