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Squalane

Squalane chemical structure
CAS Number111-01-3
Formula[(CH3)2CH(CH2)3CH(CH3)(CH2)3CH(CH3)CH2CH2-]2
Mol. Weight422.81 g/mol

What is Squalane?

Squalane is a chemical compound with CAS number 111-01-3 and molecular formula [(CH3)2CH(CH2)3CH(CH3)(CH2)3CH(CH3)CH2CH2-]2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Squalane has been used:
• as solvent in the synthesis of Europium dibenzoylmethide triethylammonium, brightest known triboluminescent (TL) material1
• as lubricant for fatty acid surfactant films adsorbed on iron oxide surfaces2

Specifications

Linear Formula

[(CH3)2CH(CH2)3CH(CH3)(CH2)3CH(CH3)CH2CH2-]2

Molecular Weight

422.81 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

176 °C/0.05 mmHg(lit.)

Density

0.81 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

chloroform: soluble100 mg/mL, clear

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−38 °C(lit.)

EC Number

203-825-6

WGK Germany

3

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