Squalene
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
Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Key Applications
Cytoprotective||Immunological Adjuvants
| SKU | 02102948-CF |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| Density | 0.8584 at 68° F (NTP, 1992) |
| EC Number | 203-826-1 |
| Flash Point | greater than 235° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Format | Clear; Colorless Liquid |
| Applications | Cytoprotective||Immunological Adjuvants |
| Melting Point | -103° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C30H50 |
| Molecular Weight | 410.73 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Physical Appearance | Clear; Colorless Liquid |
| Product Families Description | Squalene |
| Product Overview | Squalene |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.494(lit.) |
| RTECS Number | XB6010000 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Storage and Handling | Room Temperature |
| Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals. |
| Vapor Pressure | 6.3X10-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |