Squalane
| Squalane | |
|---|---|
| 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane[1] | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 111-01-3 
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| PubChem | 8089 |
| ChemSpider | 7798
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| UNII | GW89575KF9
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| EC number | 203-825-6 |
| KEGG | D05915
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| MeSH | squalane |
| RTECS number | XB6070000 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Molecular formula | C30H62 |
| Molar mass | 422.81 g mol−1 |
| Thermochemistry | |
| Std enthalpy of formation ΔfH |
−871.1–−858.3 kJ mol−1 |
| Std enthalpy of combustion ΔcH |
−19.8062–−19.7964 MJ mol−1 |
| Specific heat capacity, C | 886.36 J K−1 mol−1 |
| Hazards | |
| GHS pictograms | |
| GHS signal word | WARNING |
| GHS hazard statements | H315, H319, H335 |
| GHS precautionary statements | P261, P305+351+338 |
| EU classification | Xi |
| R-phrases | R36/37/38 |
| S-phrases | S26, S36 |
| Flash point | 218 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related alkanes | Phytane |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
| Infobox references | |
Squalane is a natural hydrocarbon and triterpene derived from a variety of plant and animal sources. It is a component of human sebum. Squalane is a saturated analog of squalene, from which it can also be produced by hydrogenation.
The chemically inert nature of squalane makes it useful in cosmetic applications, where it is used as an emollient and moisturizer.[2] Squalane has low acute toxicity and is not an irritant at concentrations used in cosmetics.[3]
References
- ↑ "squalane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 26 March 2005. Identification and Related Records. http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=8089&loc=ec_rcs. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ↑ "Squalane: the natural moisturizer", by Rosenthal, Maurice L. in Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics (3rd Edition), Editor: Schlossman, Mitchell L. (2002), 3(Bk. 2), 869-875
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