Squalane
- CAS NO. : 111-01-3
- CAT NO. : FO-OOC-1013
Physical State: Liquid (viscous oil)
Color/Appearance: Colorless to clear liquid
Melting Point: −38 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.81 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index: n₍20/D₎ = 1.452 (lit.)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents (chloroform, benzene, ethers)
Storage Conditions: Store in sealed container, cool and dark, protect from oxidizers and light
Vapor Pressure: Very low / negligible under normal conditions (virtually nonvolatile)
Flash Point: ~218 °C (closed cup)
Log P (octanol/water): Very high (approx. 15 estimate)
Stability: Stable, inert, combustible; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents
Molecular Formula: C₃₀H₆₂
Molecular Weight: 422.81 g/mo