Product Name: | Squalene |
Catalog Number: | M9969 |
CAS Number: | 111-02-4 |
Formula: | C30H50 |
Molecular Weight: | 410.72 |
Solubility: | Soluble in ether; Soluble in petroleum ether; Soluble in acetone; Soluble in carbon tetrachloride |
Storage: | 2-8°C, dry, sealed |
Chemical Structure: |
QC Standard: | >98%, liquid |
H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Description: | Squalene is a hydrocarbon containing double bond commonly found in shark liver oil, it is a biosynthetic precursor to all steroids. |
Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |