Description
Squalene is a natural triterpene that plays an important role in the synthesis of cholesterol, steroid hormones, and vitamin D in the human body. Squalene is commonly used as a biochemical precursor in the preparation of steroids. Squalene is also a natural moisturizer with low acute toxicity and is not significant human skin irritants or sensitizers.
Synonyms
trans-Squalene; (All-E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22-tetracosahexaene; 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene; All-trans-Squalene
IUPAC Name
(6E,10E,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
Canonical SMILES
CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C30H50/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/h15-18,23-24H,9-14,19-22H2,1-8H3/b27-17+,28-18+,29-23+,30-24+
InChIKey
YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N
Boiling Point
285 °C25 mm Hg(lit.)
Application
Anti-cancer/antioxidant
Chemical Properties
clear colourless to faint yellow oil
Definition
ChEBI: A triterpene consisting of 2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane having six double bonds at the 2-, 6-, 10-, 14-, 18- and 22-positions with (all-E)-configuration.
Refractive Index
1.4945-1.4965
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Uses
Squalene is a natural triterpene that plays an important role in the synthesis of cholesterol, steroid hormones, and vitamin D in the human body. Squalene is commonly used as a biochemical precursor in the preparation of steroids. Squalene is also a natural moisturizer with low acute toxicity and is not significant human skin irritants or sensitizers.
Water Solubility
<0.1 g/100 mL at 19 °C