Vegetable Squalene

CAS NO.：7683-64-9

Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder

SPECIFICATIONS:
50% Vegetable Squalene
70% Vegetable Squalene
80% Vegetable Squalene

Product name	Vegetable Squalene
Synonym	Skvalen Sqalene SQUALENEOIL SQUALENE SPINACENE 2,6,10,14,18,22-Tetracosahexaene,2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyl- 2,6,10,15,19,23-HEXAMETHYL-2,6,10,14,18,22-TETRACOSAHEXAENE 2,6,10,15,19,23-HEXAMETHYL-2,6,10,14,18,22-TETRACOSAHEXENE
CAS NO.	7683-64-9
Appearance	Colorless or yellow transparent oily liquid
SPECIFICATIONS	50% Vegetable Squalene 70% Vegetable Squalene 80% Vegetable Squalene
MF	C30H50
MW	410.72
Structural formula
Related categories	Organic compounds
Transport Information	Non-dangerous goods
HS Code	2901299090
Product Manager Email	sophia@coreychem.com

Frequently Asked Questions(Q&A)

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Question 1: What is plant squalene, and what is the difference between it and shark-derived squalene?
Answer: Plant squalene is an unsaponifiable lipid and a triterpenoid compound. Shark squalene is extracted from shark liver, while plant squalene is obtained from plant raw materials. They share the same chemical structure and only differ in source. It appears as a colorless or yellow transparent oily liquid with a pleasant odor.

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Question 2: What are the solubility and thermal stability of plant squalene?
Answer: It is soluble in ether, petroleum ether, acetone and carbon tetrachloride; slightly soluble in ethanol and acetic acid; insoluble in water. It decomposes at 330 °C under atmospheric pressure. It will gradually become sticky upon exposure to oxygen, similar to linseed oil.

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Question 3: Which industries can plant squalene be applied to, and what functions does it perform in cosmetic formulations?
Answer: It can be used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. It emulsifies easily in cosmetic formulas such as creams, ointments and sunscreens. It acts as a moisturizer, antioxidant and free radical scavenger. It can also be added to hair oils, lipsticks, aromatic oils and high-grade soaps as a high-fat agent.

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Question 4: What chemical-related risks should be noted when handling plant squalene?
Answer: As an oily organic substance, plant squalene slowly oxidizes and turns sticky when exposed to oxygen, and decomposes at a high temperature of 330 °C. Avoid prolonged exposure to air and high-temperature heat sources during handling. Spilled liquid may cause slippery surfaces. Do not discharge the waste into water bodies since it is insoluble in water.

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Question 5: What biochemical properties does plant squalene have and what are its corresponding effects?
Answer: It has strong oxygen-carrying capacity, which can enhance cellular antioxidant capacity, increase the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the body and scavenge free radicals. Therefore, it is used as an active antioxidant raw material in cosmetics and related health product formulations.

Vegetable Squalene (CAS: 7683-64-9) — Application Q&A

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Application 1: What are the main application scenarios and functions of plant squalene in the cosmetic industry?
Answer: Plant squalene emulsifies easily and can be added into cold creams, moisturizing lotions, sunscreens, hair oils, hair conditioners, lipsticks, aromatic oils and high-grade soaps. It is mainly used as a moisturizer, antioxidant and free radical scavenger, and also serves as a high-fat agent in premium soaps.

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Application 2: What properties enable the application of plant squalene in food and pharmaceutical fields?
Answer: It features strong oxygen-carrying and antioxidant capacity. It can boost cellular antioxidant performance, increase the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the body and scavenge free radicals. Therefore, it can be applied in relevant food and pharmaceutical formulations.

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Application 3: Compared with animal-derived squalene, what advantages does plant squalene have in cosmetics and health products?
Answer: They share the identical chemical structure. However, plant squalene is extracted from plant raw materials instead of shark liver. It meets vegan and animal-friendly market requirements and carries no risk of animal-borne pathogens, better fitting the compliance and consumption preferences of modern cosmetics and health supplements.

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Application 4: What application characteristics should be noted during formulation processing of plant squalene?
Answer: It tends to oxidize and turn sticky upon exposure to oxygen, so air isolation is required during processing and storage. It decomposes at 330 °C under atmospheric pressure, so long-time high-temperature treatment should be avoided in formulation processes. It has special solubility properties: insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, and easy to emulsify in cream formulations.

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Application 5: Is the application of plant squalene limited only to the cosmetic industry?
Answer: No. Besides cosmetics, it can also be used in food and pharmaceutical industries. Relying on its antioxidant, oxygen-carrying and moisturizing properties, corresponding products can be developed in various fields.

Contact information:

Contact: Sophia Li

Email: sophia@coreychem.com

Packaging, Storage and Transportation Requirements

Packaging
Pack plant squalene in sealed food-grade or chemical-grade containers (such as plastic drums or aluminum bottles). The packaging shall be protected from light and air to prevent oxidation and viscosity increase of the product.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep containers tightly closed to avoid contact with air. Keep away from high temperature, heat sources and oxidizing substances. Do not store together with strong oxidants.

Transportation
Protect the packages from direct sunlight, rain and high temperature during transportation. Handle with care to prevent package breakage and leakage. Keep away from strong oxidants. It is not classified as dangerous goods for common transportation. In case of leakage, absorb the liquid with inert absorbent and avoid discharging into water bodies.

Shelf Life
24 months under the specified storage conditions.

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