Squalene

Squalene (CAS: 7683-64-9) is a colorless oily liquid that undergoes viscosity changes upon oxidation. It is an unsaturated triterpenoid compound consisting of 6 isoprenes linked together, serving as a crucial intermediate in the human body's cholesterol metabolism pathway. With 6 isoprene double bonds, squalene is a terpenoid compound known for its robust antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects, produced during metabolic processes like cholesterol synthesis.