CAS Registry Number

CAS 111-02-4 — Squalene

Squalene is a naturally occurring triterpene found in shark liver oil, plant oils like olive and amaranth, and human sebum, widely used in cosmetics as an emollient, skin conditioner, and UV absorber. It also serves as a solvent and lubricant in pharmaceuticals and as a precursor in synthetic vitamin D and steroid production. CAS 111-02-4, molecular formula [(CH3)2C[=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)]2=CHCH2-]2, molecular weight 410.72. Store at ambient temperatures. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Squalene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.