Squalane
Also known as 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane, Perhydrosqualene, Cosbiol
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Physical form
- Liquid
- Boiling point
- 350 °C
- Density
- 0.8115 @ 15 °C
- HS code
- 290110
- Category
- Emollients

What is Squalane?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
squalane has been reported in Murraya paniculata.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane
- CAS number
- 111-01-3 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 203-825-6
- Molecular formula
- C30H62
- UNII
- GW89575KF9
- MDL number
- MFCD00008953
- INCI name
- SQUALANE
- InChIKey
- PRAKJMSDJKAYCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- 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
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C
Synonyms
- 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
- Perhydrosqualene
- Cosbiol
- Robane
- Dodecahydrosqualene
- Hexamethyltetracosane
- Spinacane
- Vitabiosol
- Tetracosane, 2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyl-
- Hexamethyl tetracosane
- Pripure 3759
- footcream
- GZE Sweat Stick
- Rearoyafootcream
- Purple hair mask
- Collagen moisturizing cream
- Lgramerretinoleyecream
- Youngcome snow bleach
- Lgramer purple hair mask
- LGRAMERCollagenmoisturizingcream
- Youngcomemoisturizingcream
- Hyaluronic acid facial care cream
- Lgramer Hand and Foot Care Cream
- LGRAMERHyaluronicacidfacialcarecream
- Clafaces vitamin c moisturizer
Show all 36 synonymsShow fewer synonyms
- RosemaryMintShampooConditionerHairMaskOil
- Ultra Moisturizing Cream Foot And Hand Cream
- MlELLERosemaryMintShampooConditionerHairMaskOil
- Squalan
- Squalane (NF)
- Squalane, 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane, perhydrosqualene
- Squalane N
- Squalane CRS
- Squalane, 92%
- Squalane, 97%
- Squalane, 99%
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 350 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 0.8115 @ 15 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 422.83 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 422.4852 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 11.08calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 21calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 30calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 4calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (1 violation)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
Squalane suppliers
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- Italy, VimercateUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China, Jinan City ManufacturerUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China, Jinan City ManufacturerUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- United KingdomUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China, ShanghaiUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- United StatesUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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- China ManufacturerUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Germany, BremenUnclaimed profileSqualaneGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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Where suppliers are based
84 suppliers in 13 countries
- China33
- United States17
- Germany11
- United Kingdom4
- France3
- India3
- and 7 more countries
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Squalane price
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industrial uses: Fragrance, Other.
Consumer uses: Fragrance, Other.
Use classes: Emollients, Skin Conditioning Agents, Safer Chemical Classes, Cosmetics.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name SQUALANE(skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning, refatting, skin conditioning)
Functional uses
- Biocide
- Humectant
- Softener and conditioner
Cosmetic functions
- Hair conditioning
- Refatting
- Skin conditioning
- Skin conditioning - emollient
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
United States
- Safer Choice ingredient list (USA)
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Squalane is traded under.
Saturated
- United States79.8%
- Canada10.1%
- Germany1.4%
- China34.6%
- United States12.2%
- Sweden5.0%
The HS code shown for Squalane is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
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Guides for buyers
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