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Squalane

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane, Cosbiol, Perhydrosqualene, Robane

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Linear Formula:
[(CH3)2CH(CH2)3CH(CH3)(CH2)3CH(CH3)CH2CH2-]2
CAS Number:
111-01-3
Molecular Weight:
422.81
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329830875
MDL number:
MFCD00008953
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
776019
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

squalane

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

bp

176 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−38 °C (lit.)

density

0.81 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

InChI

1S/C30H62/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/h25-30H,9-24H2,1-8H3

InChI key

PRAKJMSDJKAYCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Squalane EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

424.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

218 °C - closed cup

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