Product Description
Squalene
Application Notes
Squalene is the biochemical precursor to the whole family of steroids. Supplementation of the diet with squalene can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In humans, squalene might be a useful addition to potentiate the effects of some cholesterol-lowering drugs. The primary therapeutic use of squalene currently is as an adjunctive therapy in a variety of cancers.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Cytoprotective | Immunological Adjuvants
Specifications
| SKU | 0210294891 |
| Alternate Names | 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22-tetracosahexene |
| Application Notes | Squalene is the biochemical precursor to the whole family of steroids. Supplementation of the diet with squalene can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In humans, squalene might be a useful addition to potentiate the effects of some cholesterol-lowering drugs. The primary therapeutic use of squalene currently is as an adjunctive therapy in a variety of cancers. |
| Base Catalog Number | 10294891 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1728919 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Biosynthetic precursor to all steroids. Cytoprotective to normal cells exposed to carcinogens and antitumor agents. |
| Boiling Point | 545° F at 25 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
| CAS # | 111-02-4 |
| Density | 0.8584 at 68° F (NTP, 1992) |
| EC Number | 203-826-1 |
| Flash Point | greater than 235° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Format | Colorless Liquid, Clear |
| Melting Point | -103° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C30H50 |
| Molecular Weight | 410.73 g/mol |
| Pack Size | 1 L |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.494(lit.) |
| RTECS Number | XB6010000 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 6.3X10-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |
Documents
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