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Linear Formula:
[(CH3)2CH(CH2)3CH(CH3)(CH2)3CH(CH3)CH2CH2-]2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
422.81
Beilstein:
776019
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
grade
technical
Quality Level
Assay
≥90% (GC)
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.452 (lit.)
n20/D 1.452
bp
176 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)
mp
−38 °C (lit.)
density
0.81 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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
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General description
Squalane, a saturated hydrocarbon, serves as an aprotic and inert solvent in organic synthesis. Its fully saturated structure makes it ideal for radical reactions. Additionally, squalane is used as a stationary phase in gas chromatography (GC)
Application
- Thixotropic Molecular Oleogels: Squalane is utilized in the development of thixotropic molecular oleogels with alkylanilide gelators, enhancing the material′s stability and usability in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications (Ohsedo, 2023).
- Mucoadhesive Pickering Nanoemulsions: This compound supports the creation of mucoadhesive Pickering nanoemulsions that leverage dynamic covalent chemistry, offering advanced delivery mechanisms for active ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations (Smallridge et al., 2023).
- Enhancement of Rheological Properties: Squalane is applied in studying the rheological properties of small-molecular liquids at high shear strain rates, which is crucial for improving the processing and application of consumer products (Jadhao, 2023).
- Stabilization of Emulsion Systems: It is also used in emulsion systems as part of a sucrose fatty acid ester-mixed emulsifier, enhancing the stability and performance of food products and cosmetics (Hu et al., 2023).
- Thermophysical Properties of Alkanes: Research includes the comparison of force fields for predicting the thermophysical properties of long linear and branched alkanes, with squalane serving as a key example in these studies, important for chemical engineering and material science (Stephan et al., 2023).
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
424.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
218 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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